Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. is seeking technicians with strong instrumentation and PLC experience to join our team for on-site electrical and instrumentation work.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems on multidiscipline projects, ensuring safety policy adherence and on-time delivery. Candidates should have 5+ years in industrial instrumentation, pressure sensors, flow meters, and temperature probes, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with industrial instruments, sensors, PLCs, and control systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience working on multidiscipline projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily time sheets and report on time.
• Work with other crafts on multidiscipline projects to complete within budget.
• Adhere to safety policies and complete weekly safety training.
• Ensure materials are on site before start to minimize travel for parts.
• Install conduit, wire, equipment per plans and specs.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Review hours and materials with supervisor and project manager.
• Attend project closeout meetings where applicable.
• Discuss profit/loss with supervisory team to maximize efficiency on future projects.

Skills

Industrial instruments

Pressure sensors

Flow meters

Temperature probes

Control systems

Valid driver's license

Tools

PLCs

Control systems

Job description

What you’ll do:

• Complete daily time sheet logs.


• Report to work on time and prepared.


• Work with other craft on multidiscipline projects to compete projects within budget.


• Adhere to company safety policies, and complete required weekly on line safety training.


• Thoroughly review and plan projects/tasks to ensure materials are on site prior to start of work to minimize lost time due to travel to buy missing parts.


• Install conduit, wire, equipment per plans and specifications.


• Perform emergency troubleshooting and repairs as necessary.


• Review hours and materials used with your supervisor Foreman/Project Manager/General Manager.


• Attend project closeout meeting where applicable.


• Discuss profit/loss with Foreman/Project Manager/General Manager and determine how to maximize efficiency for future projects.

What you will bring:

• 5 years of experience working with industrial instruments, pressure sensors, flow meters, temperature probes, PLCs, and control systems.


• Valid driver's license.

Pay Range: $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience

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Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.

We offer:

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments


• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success


• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways


• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around


• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

A note to third-party recruiters: Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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