Instrumentation Specialist

NextPlay Jobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs client, an established engineering and technology company serving the renewable fuels and process industries, is hiring an Instrumentation Specialist to join its engineering team. This design-focused role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career technician looking to build a career in instrumentation and controls.

The role offers a starting salary of $75,000 plus annual profit sharing, hands-on training with experienced instrumentation engineers, and a clear path to grow

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, electrical, instrumentation, or automation technology.
• 0–3 years of experience; recent grads encouraged to apply.
• Some exposure to P&IDs, loop drawings, DCS, or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) is helpful.
• Industrial plant experience is a bonus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrument take-offs from P&IDs and other design documents.
• Prepare instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and instrumentation specifications.
• Support control design and electrical specification work for industrial projects.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues and support field teams as projects move from design to construction.
• Gather and review vendor quotes, and support procurement of instruments and equipment.
• Assist with proposals and project budgets for instrumentation scopes.
• Learn the team’s project tools, including Procore.

Skills

P&IDs

AutoCAD

DCS

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Our client, an established engineering and technology company serving the renewable fuels and process industries, is hiring an Instrumentation Specialist to join its engineering team. This is a design-focused role that’s great for a recent graduate or early-career technician who wants to build a career in instrumentation and controls.

What You’ll Do

• Develop instrument take-offs from P&IDs and other design documents
• Prepare instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and instrumentation specifications
• Support control design and electrical specification work for industrial projects
• Help troubleshoot technical issues and support field teams as projects move from design to construction
• Gather and review vendor quotes, and support procurement of instruments and equipment
• Assist with proposals and project budgets for instrumentation scopes
• Learn the team’s project tools, including Procore

What You Bring

• An associate’s degree in engineering, electrical, instrumentation, or automation technology
• 0–3 years of experience. Recent grads with relevant coursework, internships, or co-ops are encouraged to apply.
• Some exposure to P&IDs, loop drawings, DCS, or AutoCAD is a plus
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) is helpful
• Industrial plant experience is a bonus but not required
• Strong attention to detail, solid math and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 15%

Why This Role

• A starting salary of $75,000, plus annual profit sharing
• Hands-on training alongside experienced instrumentation engineers
• A clear path to grow your technical skills on real industrial projects