Senior Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer; Independence (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer to lead designs for water and wastewater projects. This role involves mentoring entry-level staff, interacting with clients, and coordinating with various engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will possess extensive design experience and a Professional Engineering license, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of Instrumentation and Controls Design experience.
• Must possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Good verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Develop I&C system designs for water and wastewater projects.
• Write technical memoranda and prepare specifications.
• Conduct factory testing and field acceptance testing.
• Prepare Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Mentor entry‑level staff and coordinate with clients and engineers.

Skills

Instrumentation and Controls Design experience

Professional Engineering (PE) license

AutoCAD

Verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

Senior Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems Engineer for our Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; or other Midwest offices and be part of our I&C team. Join us in delivering I&C designs for water and wastewater projects to our clients in the Midwest. Qualified candidates will serve as the Lead Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer on projects for water and wastewater facilities. Responsibilities will include supervision and mentoring of entry‑level staff and designers, a high level of interaction with clients, and coordination with engineers from other firms and disciplines.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen‑Williams equation), we are an employee‑owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.

Work Setting:

• The applicant may have the option to work in some or any of our MW office locations with some remote work possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop I&C system designs for the water and wastewater industry with the potential for limited Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming/configuration work.
• Write technical memoranda.
• Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control system architecture drawings, and installation details.
• Prepare instrumentation and control system specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates for projects.
• Review & approve documentation developed by contractors.
• Conduct factory testing, field acceptance testing, and startup of I&C systems.

Required Qualifications:

• 10‑20 years of Instrumentation and Controls Design experience. More or less experience will be considered.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, and other related Codes and Standards.
• Good verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills for coordination with other disciplines, contractors, and clients.
• Must know how to use AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant 3D or be willing to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical experience is desired.
• Control system software configuration/programming capability desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desired.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short and long‑term disability, and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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