Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

NPAworldwide; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a seasoned Process Control Engineer to research, design, and develop instrumentation systems and select meters for networked control solutions. The role includes managing design-bid documentation and supervising construction activities.

You will assist in plant commissioning and start-up, applying NEC standards, PLC programming, and diverse industrial protocols to ensure safe, reliable operations. Atlanta-area location preferred.

Qualifications

• AS or BS in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering with at least 5 years of experience.
• Proficient in PLC programming and NEC knowledge; familiar with industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with process control design and instrumentation selection.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop process control and instrumentation systems, including meters and networked control solutions.
• Manage design-bid documentation and oversee construction activities.
• Assist with plant commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Process Control Design

Instrumentation Selection

PLC Programming

NEC Knowledge

Industrial communication protocols

Rockwell Software

Siemens

Codesys

Troubleshooting

Functional Safety

Foundation Fieldbus

Modbus

Profibus

Profinet

Loop Checking

Plant Commissioning

Management of Change

Education

AS or BS in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Software

Siemens

Codesys

Job description

The role involves researching, designing, and developing process control and instrumentation systems, including the selection of meters and networked control solutions. Responsibilities also include managing design-bid documentation, overseeing construction activities, and assisting with plant commissioning and start-up.

Requirements: Candidates must have an AS or BS in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Required expertise includes PLC programming, knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), and experience with industrial communication protocols.

Key Skills: Process Control Design, Instrumentation Selection, PLC Programming, NEC Hazardous Area Classification, Functional Safety, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Loop Checking, Plant Commissioning, Management of Change, Rockwell Software, Siemens, Codesys, Troubleshooting