Lead Controls Engineer - Honeywell Experion Expert

Jedson Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jedson Engineering in Greenville, SC seeks a Lead Controls Engineer with Honeywell Experion experience to lead instrumentation and control system projects for industrial clients.

You will develop scopes, size instruments, coordinate vendors, create drawings, and mentor junior staff while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction.

This full-time role demands strong communication, cross-functional teamwork, and a track record of delivering complex DCS projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BS preferred.
• 10+ years of project engineering experience.
• Proficient in Honeywell Experion DCS and hardware selection.
• Familiar with industrial automation IT structure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship ability.
• Ability to mentor junior automation specialists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document scope of work.
• Size and specify instrumentation including transmitters, meters, valves, actuators.
• Create datasheets and coordinate vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with process engineering to select devices.
• Create schematics and loop drawings.
• Design custom control panels.
• Manage project costs and track progress.
• Ensure client satisfaction and communicate changes.
• Supervise project implementation and quality.
• Review all deliverables.

Skills

Honeywell Experion DCS

Instrumentation & valves

Project management

Vendor coordination

Schematic/loop drawings

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.)

BS in Engineering preferred

Tools

Historian

Server configuration

Networking

Job description

Lead Controls Engineer - Honeywell Experion Expert

Full Time Professional Greenville, SC, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

WHO WE ARE:

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, power & delivery, heavy industrial, consumer product and food & beverage market. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

We’re looking for an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to help lead and manage a project scope. This role will work directly with the clients to understand the project needs, and help manage and direct the execution of the engineering deliverables.

• Develop and document the scope of work
• Size and specify instrumentation including pressure and temperature transmitters, flow meters, modulating control valves, regulators, on/off valves, and actuators
• Create datasheets and work with vendors to get quotes for instrumentation and valves for various applications
• Coordinate with process engineering team to select the appropriate devices
• Create schematics, termination drawings, or loop sheets for instrument wiring
• Design custom control panels to meet the project need
• Understand project success criteria and ensure client expectations are met
• Develop and track project costs
• Identify, document, and communicate changes to scope
• Identify and effectively respond to clients issues and needs
• Ensure value is provided to the client and develop & earn their trust
• Review and manage all project deliverables
• Coordinate and supervise project implementation, control project costs, monitor progress and quality of the project

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:

The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.

• Highest proficiency of programming in Honeywell Experion DCS and hardware selection
• A minimum requirement of Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school
• B.S. degree in Engineering is preferred
• 10+ years of related experience in project engineering, including EPC or engineering firm experience
• Familiar with industrial automation and IT structure and configuration including server configuration, networking, Historian
• Oversees project execution to ensure completion and client satisfaction
• Demonstrated experience in driving projects within budget from initiation through a successful and timely conclusion
• Knowledge of front-end engineering and detailed engineering process
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and foster positive client relationships
• Able to mentor junior automation specialists in systems, practices and procedures