Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Hybrid)

Kennedy Jenks; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks in Portland, Oregon seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with 5-8 years of experience to lead automation and control system design for municipal and industrial projects.

Ideal candidates have strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, experience with P&IDs, and ability to collaborate across disciplines. The role offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits and a clear path to professional licensure.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for water, wastewater, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience designing instrumentation and control systems for pump stations, treatment facilities, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, control strategies, and instrumentation systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, recycled water, and industrial projects.
• Develop control strategies, instrumentation layouts, networks, and SCADA system designs for treatment facilities.
• Prepare and review control narratives, P&IDs, instrumentation specs, I/O lists, and architecture diagrams.
• Coordinate with engineers, clients, and vendors throughout project delivery.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls engineering

PLCs/SCADA

P&ID development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kennedy Jenks in Portland, Oregon seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with 5-8 years of experience to lead automation and control system design for municipal and industrial projects.

Ideal candidates have strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, experience with P&IDs, and ability to collaborate across disciplines. The role offers a hybrid work model with competitive benefits and a clear path to professional licensure.