Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Los Angeles invites applications for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II. You will establish criteria for industrial systems, select controllers, and develop routing options while coordinating layouts of complex equipment.

You will monitor and test PLC/DC systems, applying strong communication and team skills to deliver client-focused solutions. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in Building/Process/Industrial control design, hands-on PLC programming, and

Qualifications

• BSEE/ME/ChemE or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of Building/Process/Industrial control design experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming and UI development.
• Experience with industrial control networks and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Establish criteria for industrial systems and applicable codes.
• Select controllers for various applications and develop routing options.
• Coordinate and implement the layout of industrial systems and equipment.
• Monitor, interpret, and test PLC/DC systems in practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Client-focused

Travel flexibility

Education

BSEE/ME/ChemE or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD P&ID

Plant 3D

Revit

Allen-Bradley Control/Compact Logix

Wonderware

System Platform

Building automation

Job description

As a Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II in our Los Angeles 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.

Here's why we need you:

In this role, you will be responsible for establishing criteria for industrial systems, including determining applicable codes, selecting controllers for various applications, and establishing hazardous are boundaries. Position is also responsible for developing system routing options; coordinating and implementing the layout of industrial systems and equipment; and, monitoring, interpreting, and conducting tests of Programmable Logic Controllers/distributed control system.

Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II:

• BSEE/ME/ChemE or equivalent experience.
• Strong commitment to service excellence.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent perceptual, conceptual, and interpretive skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working in team environments as well as individually.
• 2+ years of experience specializing in Building, Process, and/or Industrial control design roles.
• Hands-on PLC programming and user interface development.
• Common process and industrial mechanical systems and related control instrumentation and equipment, (pumping, flow, valves, pressure, temperature, tanks, batching, blending, etc.).
• Experience with industrial control networks and communication protocols.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, field surveys, limited commissioning and startup support.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Experience with CAD or BIM drafting software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD P&ID, Plant 3D, Revit.
• Allen Bradley Control/Compact Logix platform integration.
• Wonderware and System Platform integration experience.
• Experience with building automation systems.