Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Water Systems (On-Site)

AECOM; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Water is actively seeking an Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation & Controls to join our Akron, OH team. This role focuses on the design, programming, integration, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater facilities.

You will work with multidisciplinary project teams, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and contribute to the development of P&ID, PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or closely related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Valid US driver's license required and must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare and modify I&C engineering drawings and documentation, including P&ID, I/O lists, control system architectures, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and equipment specifications.
• Assist with the selection, specification, and integration of field instrumentation, PLCs, remote I/O, VFDs, control panels, and industrial communication networks.
• Support the programming and configuration of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including control logic, HMI screen development, alarms, data acquisition, and trending.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with the preparation of technical specifications, equipment data sheets, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate with electrical, process, mechanical, civil, and other engineering disciplines and assist with the review of vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and contractor RFIs.
• Participate in site investigations, FAT, system integration testing, commissioning, and startup activities under the direction of senior engineering staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Job description

AECOM Water is actively seeking an Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation & Controls to join our Akron, OH team. This role focuses on the design, programming, integration, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater facilities.

You will work with multidisciplinary project teams, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and contribute to the development of P&ID, PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions.