Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

NV5, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Cell phone allowance

Employee discount program

Professional development

Job summary

NV5 LNG Engineering in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team of experienced professionals. The role covers LNG and natural gas projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with clients, vendors, and engineers to deliver robust control solutions.

The successful candidate brings hands-on experience with industrial control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA), PLC programming, and hardware design for process facilities, and is comfortable traveling up to

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industrial controls engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, programming, installing, debugging, and maintaining industrial control systems (DCS, PLC, RTU, or SCADA).
• Experience coordinating fire and gas detection systems with PLC, SCADA, DCS, and emergency shutdown systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with PLC functions and integrated controls equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection, procurement, and installation of hardware for industrial automation equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Design control system panels, networks, field junction boxes, and other control system hardware components.
• Develop and implement process control system narratives.
• Travel to client sites to deploy, debug, and test control system software during commissioning.

Skills

Industrial controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI development

ISA standards

AutoCAD

HART Communicators

DCS/SCADA

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

Fluke instruments

Job description

Overview

We are seekingan Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team of experienced engineering professionals. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a variety of controls engineering projects from initial concept (FEED) through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors to deliver effective engineering solutions for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and natural gas projects nationwide.

This role is based in ourPortsmouth, NH office.

About NV5 LNG Engineering

At NV5, we engineer transformative LNG solutions to address industry pressing challenges head‑on.

Our innovative approach includes the design and installation of liquefaction equipment at gas utility sites, enabling utilities to purchase natural gas at opportune moments when prices are low and compress it into liquefied natural gas (LNG). By compressing natural gas into LNG, utilities can effectively store it, ensuring availability during peak usage periods and mitigating the impact of price fluctuations.

Join us in revolutionizing natural gas delivery, as we harness the power of technology to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic energy landscape.

NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), cell phone allowance, employee discount program and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection, procurement, and installation of hardware for industrial automation equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Design control system panels, networks, field junction boxes, and other control system hardware components.
• Develop and implement process control system narratives.
• Assist with the development of Piping and Instrument Diagrams and ensure adherence to ISA standards for the process industry.
• Develop PLC programming software and HMI operating screens for LNG peak‑shaving plants. Travel to client sites to deploy, debug, and test control system software during commissioning.
• Utilize various electrical and controls test equipment such as Fluke process meters, HART Communicators, etc., to assess control system equipment and diagnose faults.
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplined team of project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, purchasers, and other internal staff.
• Regularly interface with clients, suppliers, and third‑party subcontractors.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Travel is typically between 10% to 20% but varies each year depending on site commissioning activities. Travel in continental US only.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industrial controls engineering experience, with preference given to candidates possessing 8 or more years of relevant experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Hands‑on experience designing, programming, installing, debugging, and maintaining industrial control systems (DCS, PLC, RTU, or SCADA) is preferred. Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with PLC functions and integrated controls equipment.
• Experience coordinating fire and gas detection systems with PLC, SCADA, DCS, and emergency shutdown systems is a plus.
• Ability to set priorities, to be self‑disciplined, and consistent.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively individually or within a multi‑disciplined project group.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and general computer use is a must.
• Experience with AutoCAD (preferably AutoCAD Electrical) is a plus.