Senior I&C Engineer Lead for Industrial Automation

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) in Austin, Texas seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Lead to manage a team of engineers and designers in I&C systems for industrial and high-tech facilities.

You will design instrumentation and control systems, develop P&IDs and wiring schematics, mentor staff, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with NFPA, UL, ISA standards while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ten years of experience in I&C and electrical system design.
• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or biotech environments.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA, UL, and ISA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and designers in I&C systems.
• Design and specify instrumentation and control systems for industrial and high-tech facilities.
• Develop P&IDs, PFDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and system designs.
• Create logic diagrams and sequences of operation for system integration.
• Oversee I&C system design from concept to construction, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Interface with clients to manage scope, schedule, and technical delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in site visits and commissioning support.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Participate in proposal development and budget management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Client relationships

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM tools

Job description

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) in Austin, Texas seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Lead to manage a team of engineers and designers in I&C systems for industrial and high-tech facilities.

You will design instrumentation and control systems, develop P&IDs and wiring schematics, mentor staff, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with NFPA, UL, ISA standards while delivering projects on time and within budget.