Senior I&C Engineer

JCW Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is a long-established, employee-owned engineering consultancy delivering instrumentation and control solutions for critical infrastructure across energy, water, industrial, and public sector projects. The Senior I&C Engineer will lead design, analysis, and commissioning activities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable system performance.

The role requires hands-on PLC/DCS experience, a strong engineering background, and FE licensure with PE pursued where

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in instrumentation & controls or control systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and/or DCS systems in industrial or utility environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited); FE required, PE or working toward licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support instrumentation and control system designs across industrial, utility, and infrastructure projects, including PLCs and DCS
• Interpret technical documentation (P&IDs, I/O lists, specifications) and support the full project lifecycle from design through commissioning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver design solutions, cost estimates, and technical documentation

Skills

Instrumentation & controls design

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Senior I&C Engineer

Posted: 23/09/2026 | Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Job type: Contract

JCW Group is working with a long-established, employee-owned engineering consultancy that supports critical infrastructure across energy, water, industrial, and public sector projects. Known for its strong internal culture and long-term project delivery, the organization combines technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first environment. With decades of experience delivering complex engineering solutions, they continue to invest in innovation, automation, and resilient system design across North America and beyond.

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and support instrumentation and control system designs across industrial, utility, and infrastructure projects, including PLCs and DCS
• Interpret technical documentation (P&IDs, I/O lists, specifications) and support the full project lifecycle from design through commissioning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver design solutions, cost estimates, and technical documentation

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in instrumentation & controls or control systems engineering
• Hands-on experience with PLC and/or DCS systems in industrial or utility environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited); FE required, PE or working toward licensure preferred