Lead Instrumentation Engineer

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer III for a long-term EPC contract in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on designing instrumentation systems for power generation projects and coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver complete construction packages.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in instrumentation & controls within industrial or power environments, with EPC experience and strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and EMS/PMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related).
• 7+ years of instrumentation & controls experience in industrial or power environments.
• Experience in EPC project environments strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of: PLCs, DCS architecture, SCADA, EMS/PMS systems.
• Field instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level, etc.).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, ElecDes, or similar design tools.
• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, ISA, and related industry standards.
• PE license preferred or actively pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed instrumentation design deliverables: Instrument location plans and interconnect diagrams.
• Create loop diagrams / loop sheets and instrument datasheets.
• Prepare cable schedules and MTOs; generate P&IDs.
• Design and implement instrumentation systems for process control and monitoring.
• Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity.
• Support field activities including startup and commissioning.
• Interface with vendors; participate in design and safety reviews (HAZOPs).
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, promoting best practices.

Skills

PLC systems

DCS architecture

SCADA

EMS PMS

Instrumentation

Mentoring

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

ElecDes

Job description

Instrumentation Engineer III (Power Generation / EPC)

Long-term contract in Birmingham, AL. Very competitive pay, time-and-a-half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem. Join a fast-growing EPC firm (projected to double in size over the next 18 months) supporting power generation projects, including gas turbines, renewables, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering full construction packages for critical infrastructure supporting data centers and energy systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related)
• 7+ years of instrumentation & controls experience in industrial or power environments
• Experience in EPC project environments strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of: PLCs, DCS architecture, SCADA, EMS/PMS systems
• Field instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level, etc.)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, ElecDes, or similar design tools
• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, ISA, and related industry standards
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers/designers
• PE license preferred or actively pursuing

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed instrumentation design deliverables, including: Instrument location plans
• Interconnect diagrams
• Loop diagrams / loop sheets
• Instrument datasheets
• Cable schedules
• Material take-offs (MTOs)
• P&IDs
• Design and implement instrumentation systems for process control and monitoring
• Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity
• Support development of complete, field-ready construction packages
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, civil)
• Support field activities including startup and commissioning
• Interface with vendors and support equipment selection
• Participate in design reviews and safety reviews (HAZOPs)
• Identify and communicate scope changes and design updates
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and fostering best practices
• Contribute to efficient project execution across multiple schedules

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledgeable in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and ElecDes)
• Proficiency in PLCs, DCS System Architecture and optimization, OT, SCADA systems, EMS/PMS and field instrumentation, including industry approved protocols.
• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, ISA, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Ability to produce efficient, constructible designs with attention to cost and schedule.
• Experience with EPC project workflows and documentation standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook)

Benefits (through JSG)

• JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.