Junior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer: Energy Systems

BGE Inc. Campus Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BGE Inc. Campus Recruiting in San Francisco is seeking a Junior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer.

This entry-level role supports instrumentation, control, and automation solutions across energy services projects, working under senior engineers. You will assist with field instrumentation, control panels, PLC/DCS, SCADA, and metering, and help draft instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and wiring details while learning ISA, NFPA, and other standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an accredited university.
• FE exam eligibility by graduation.
• 0 to 2 years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
• Coursework knowledge of process measurement variables and final control elements.
• Exposure to PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and safety instrumented systems.
• Familiarity with codes and standards (NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, ISA).
• Exposure to instrument sizing calculations and hazardous area concepts.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, SmartPlant Instrumentation, MATLAB, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrumentation and controls design and deliverables for energy services projects.
• Prepare instrumentation and controls design documents under supervision.
• Support sizing calculations and control valve sizing.
• Learn system architecture and protocol requirements; gather information for networking and remote interfaces.
• Draft technical documents and cost estimates for senior review.
• Support factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and startup under supervision.
• Communicate with project teams, vendors, and clients; attend meetings and track actions.
• Build knowledge through mentorship and hands-on field work.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

SmartPlant Instrumentation

MATLAB

Python

PLC programming tools

Job description

BGE Inc. Campus Recruiting in San Francisco is seeking a Junior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer.

This entry-level role supports instrumentation, control, and automation solutions across energy services projects, working under senior engineers. You will assist with field instrumentation, control panels, PLC/DCS, SCADA, and metering, and help draft instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and wiring details while learning ISA, NFPA, and other standards.