Project Engineer I&C

Sterling Engineering Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance ( Medical/ Dental/ Health)

Paid Holidays

PTO

401k

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Inc. is seeking an Instrument and Controls Project Engineer near Naperville, IL, to lead instrumentation and controls initiatives for an advanced technology manufacturer.

Direct hire with 25% travel and strong vendor collaboration, focusing on control strategies and ISA/KKS tagging. Responsibilities include designing I/C systems, reviewing subcontractor drawings, creating SAMA diagrams, operator interfaces, and supporting FAT and startup activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years in instrumentation and controls project engineering.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Proficient with PanelView/PanelView Plus and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience in instrumentation setup, loop checks, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to create, review and modify SAMA diagrams.
• Knowledge of ISA tagging and KKS tagging.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument and controls project duties, including component selection and logic sequence design.
• Interface with controls suppliers, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Review I/C documentation and drawings from subcontractors.
• Write functional descriptions, sequences of operation, equipment manuals, and system descriptions.
• Collaborate with Project and Process Engineering to establish control methodology and strategy.
• Create various I/C drawings including SAMA diagrams, electrical schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Design operator interface screens and establish safety system criteria for I/C systems.
• Participate in FAT, internal shop testing, and project startups.
• Maintain open communication with controls OEMs such as Rockwell Software and Revere Electric.
• Monitor industry developments in PLC technology and pricing.
• Ensure timely delivery of components by coordinating with subcontractors according to project schedules.
• Maintain records of electrical and I/C design documentation and cut sheets.
• Provide support to field personnel for electrical and I/C troubleshooting.
• Apply ISA and KKS tagging platforms as required by clients.
• Utilize remote networking tools such as eWon for project support.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

Project Engineering

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView/PanelView Plus

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

SAMA diagrams

Job description

Job Description

Title:Instrument and Controls Engineer ( I&C Engineer)

Location:Near Naperville, IL

Hire Type:Direct Hire

Salary: $100k-$120k/yr.

Travel:25%

Benefits:Insurance ( Medical/ Dental/ Health), Paid Holidays, PTO, 401k

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Instrument and Controls Project Engineer for aa leading of manufacturer of advanced technology to help reduce pollution. This is a great opportunity to work with a company that has great benefits!

Job Duties:

• Perform instrument and controls project duties, including component selection and logic sequence design.
• Interface with controls suppliers, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Review I/C documentation and drawings from subcontractors.
• Write functional descriptions, sequences of operation, equipment manuals, and system descriptions.
• Collaborate with Project and Process Engineering to establish control methodology and strategy.
• Create various I/C drawings including SAMA (analog and digital), electrical schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Design operator interface screens and establish safety system criteria for I/C systems.
• Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), internal shop testing, and project startups.
• Maintain open communication with controls OEMs such as Rockwell Software and Revere Electric.
• Monitor industry developments in PLC technology and pricing.
• Ensure timely delivery of components by coordinating with subcontractors according to project schedules.
• Maintain records of electrical and I/C design documentation and cut sheets.
• Provide support to field personnel for electrical and I/C troubleshooting.
• Apply ISA and KKS tagging platforms as required by clients.
• Utilize remote networking tools such as eWon for project support.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical strongly preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in Project Engineering with an emphasis on instrumentation and controls or equivalent.
• Strong experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix); familiarity with SLC 500 and MicroLogix is a plus.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PanelView/PanelView Plus and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
• Experience with instrumentation setup (flow, pressure, temperature, control valves), loop checks, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to create, review, and modify SAMA diagrams.
• Knowledge of KKS and ISA tagging and generation.
• Experience programming operator interfaces using FactoryTalk View SE or RSView32.
• Must be able to travel at least 25% of the time, domestically and internationally.
• May require field assignments of two weeks or more.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.