Senior Controls & Instrumentation Lead - DCS & Automation

Jedson Engineering; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jedson Engineering seeks an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to guide and manage complex CS&I projects for industrial process manufacturers. You will work directly with clients to understand needs and direct engineering deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project engineering, expertise in Honeywell Experion, and strong leadership with client-facing skills. This role offers on-site work with engagement across process industries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in project engineering or EPC/engineering firm environments.
• Experience leading instrumentation and controls projects in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation technologies and IT networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document the scope of work.
• Size and specify instrumentation including transmitters, flow meters, valves, actuators.
• Create datasheets and coordinate quotes from vendors for instrumentation and valves.
• Coordinate with process engineering to select appropriate devices.
• Create schematics, termination drawings, or loop sheets for instrument wiring.
• Design custom control panels to meet project needs.
• Develop and track project costs and communicate changes to scope.
• Ensure client satisfaction and effective project execution.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school

BS in Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion DCS

OSIsoft Historian

Job description

Jedson Engineering seeks an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to guide and manage complex CS&I projects for industrial process manufacturers. You will work directly with clients to understand needs and direct engineering deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project engineering, expertise in Honeywell Experion, and strong leadership with client-facing skills. This role offers on-site work with engagement across process industries.