Instrumentation & Controls Specialist

NV5; Salem (NH, CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Instrumentation & Controls Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in the natural gas and LNG sectors, focusing on the design and implementation of control systems. You'll assist in the selection and installation of automation hardware, develop PLC programming, and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to professional growth and a competitive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in engineering and consulting.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of industrial experience in automation and controls.
• Hands-on experience with PLC control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and installation of industrial automation equipment.
• Design control panels and networks for instrumentation systems.
• Develop PLC programming software for LNG plants.

Skills

PLC functions

analytical skills

communication skills

self-discipline

teamwork

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD experience

Education

2 years of post-secondary education

training in electrical theory

industrial controls training

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Fluke meters

HART Communicators

Job description

Instrumentation & Controls Specialist

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. This position offers an opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level I&C Specialist to work with an experienced team of engineers, CAD designers, and technicians. CHI Engineering, an EPC company, will provide exposure and accelerated learning across the project lifecycle in the natural gas and LNG industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the selection, procurement, and installation of hardware for industrial automation equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Design PLC control panels, networks, field junction boxes, and other control system hardware components.
• Assist with the development and implementation of control system narratives.
• Develop Piping and Instrument Diagrams and ensure adherence to ISA standards for the process industry.
• Develop PLC programming software and HMI screens for LNG peak-shaving plants. Under supervision, travel to client sites to deploy, debug, and test control software during commissioning.
• Use electrical and controls test equipment such as Fluke meters and HART Communicators to assess and diagnose faults.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, and other staff.
• Interface regularly with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Travel up to 25% or less, depending on site activities, within the continental US.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical skills with PLC functions and controls equipment.
• Ability to prioritize, work self-disciplined, and maintain consistency.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Effective working individually or in a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with AutoCAD (preferably AutoCAD Electrical) is a plus.

Education & Experience

• At least two years of post-secondary education, training in electrical theory and industrial controls, plus 2-4 years of industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience with designing, programming, and maintaining PLC control systems preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix or similar systems is a plus.

NV5 offers a competitive package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional growth opportunities. NV5 is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.