Senior I&C Engineer — Remote

Actalent

United States

Remote

USD 69,000 - 97,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO & vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead instrumentation and controls initiatives for industrial facilities. You will oversee I&C design packages, specify devices, and shape PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI architectures to deliver safe, reliable systems.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, ensure NEC/IEC compliance, and drive project scopes, budgets, and schedules from concept through commissioning while partnering with vendors and contractors to resolve

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
PE license is required.
8+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering.
Expertise with PLC/DCS systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, ABB).
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems including low-voltage distribution, MCCs, VFDs.
Proficiency with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, and OPC.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of complete instrumentation and controls (I&C) design packages with a strong emphasis on electrical systems, including wiring diagrams, loop sheets, control panel designs, and power distribution related to instrumentation.
Select and specify electrical instrumentation devices such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and motor control components.
Design and implement PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI architectures for new installations and system upgrades.
Develop and maintain control system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, I/O lists, and network architecture drawings.
Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical and automation standards and codes such as NEC, NFPA 70/70E, ISA, IEC, IEEE, and applicable industry requirements.
Serve as the electrical and I&C technical lead on multi-discipline engineering projects, coordinating with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
Participate in and lead design reviews and electrical hazard and risk assessments to promote safety and reliability.
Support the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure successful project execution.
Work closely with equipment vendors, system integrators, and electrical contractors to align designs with project objectives and resolve technical issues.
Troubleshoot complex control issues involving PLC logic, motor control, instrumentation signals, and industrial networks.
Optimize control strategies, VFD settings, power monitoring, and instrumentation performance to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety of industrial systems.
Provide technical support for equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, and electrical reliability improvements across facilities.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians in electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC programming, and industrial automation best practices, fostering technical growth within the team.