Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer

Affiliated Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer to join their Chicago office. This role is pivotal in delivering innovative engineering solutions that enhance public health and advance scientific discovery. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative work environment, you will have the opportunity to work on transformative projects for prestigious clients like NASA and the US Department of Energy. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a positive impact on society, this position offers a unique chance to thrive in your career while contributing to a greener future.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Year-End Bonus

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in consulting engineering with a focus on utility plant design.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS control systems and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and partners to deliver energy-efficient solutions.
• Support field surveys, commissioning, and startup activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Technical Comprehension

Client Relationship Management

Ability to Work in Teams

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Tools

PLC Control Systems

DCS Control Systems

Industrial Networks

Job description

Overview

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 800 employees who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions — positively impacting society and advancing humankind.

Recognized in the Top 20 Engineering Firms and Top 3 Science and Technology Firms since 2000 by Building Design + Construction Magazine, AEI is dedicated to enhancing public health and improving patient outcomes, advancing revolutionary biomedical research, and enabling the next generation of scientific discovery and technological innovation through remarkable design and award-winning projects.

As an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer in our Chicago office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineers:

• BSME or BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
• 5+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry.
• Experience with communicating with clients, partners, and individuals at all levels within an organization.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Experience in consulting engineering in utility plant design.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) in one or more states.
• Detailed, hands-on knowledge of PLC or DCS control systems.
• Experience with industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, field survey, commissioning, and startup support.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within team environments.

Our dedication to you:

• AEI passionately invests in our brilliant talent by allowing for personal and professional growth through supporting clients like NASA; the National Institutes of Health and Cone Health System; the US Department of Homeland Security and US Department of Energy; and Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology.
• Our flexible and collaborative work environment demonstrates our dedication to employee appreciation and collective commitment to excellence.
• An exceptional benefits package (health, dental, vision) and a year-end bonus based on company profits, individual responsibility, and performance.

We provide the tools and a support system to ensure a thriving career. If this environment and opportunity to work on world-changing projects align with your goals, we would be thrilled to meet you.

To be considered, apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.