Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our Mining Project Delivery team in Denver. You will lead I&C engineering on multi-discipline mining projects, coordinating staff and working with clients to deliver robust control solutions.

The role involves developing specifications, P&IDs, data sheets and control narratives, reviewing technical documents, and mentoring engineers to ensure high-quality results. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass MVR check.
• PE in Colorado or ability to acquire one.
• On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities.
• 10+ years or more of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership in instrumentation & controls on mining projects.
• Serve as lead I&C engineer on mid-size to large projects.
• Coordinate staff on designs, drawings, reports and calculations.
• Develop proposals and support mining business growth.
• Mentor technical staff and ensure quality across tasks.
• Write scopes of work, specifications, P&ID checks and data sheets.

Skills

I&C engineering

Project leadership

Client relationships

Staff mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license (CO)

Tools

P&ID

DCS

PLC

HMI

CAD

Job description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Mining Project Delivery team in support of mining projects.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership in the areas of instrumentation & controls, engineering and design, investigations, analysis on multi-disciplinary mining projects.
• Serve as lead I&C engineer or discipline lead on mid-size to large projects.
• Coordinate and direct staff on designs, specifications, drawings, figures, reports and calculations on multi-discipline design efforts.
• Work with existing and potential clients to provide instrumentation & controls, engineering and design solutions on mining projects.
• Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice.
• Provide direction and mentoring to technical staff in completing project tasks.
• Write technical scopes of work, specifications, design/check P&ID's (including instrumenting P&ID's, and adding control and interlock notes), data sheets, architecture drawings, functional descriptions, instrument index, loop sheets, interconnection diagrams, instrument location plans, I/O lists and cable schedules.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
• Present complex technical solutions to clients.
• Perform independent technical reviews of engineering documentation and sign off on work performed.
• Equipment bid package development, analysis, purchase order management and vendor drawing review
• Serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the I&C designs of mine projects.
• Provides advice and consultation to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License, along with ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or ability to acquire a PE in those states.
• On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities
• 10+ years or more of relevant experience
• MSHA Miner training
• Demonstrated experience in I&C engineering, design, and construction tasks including:
• HAZOP participation
• Human factors reviews
• SIL verification
• Valve, flow element and relief valve sizing
• Control system architecture development
• Control system Input/Output and instrument list development
• Instrument and control element specifications and data sheets
• Control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) specifications
• Control system (DCS) and PLC wiring diagrams, panel layouts and network diagrams
• Control narrative, logic diagram, functional control diagram development
• Comprehension of electrical equipment designs and wiring (switchgear, panelboards, MCCs, VFDs, etc.)
• Interpretation and input to Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs)
• Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects
• Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, I&C specifications, and final working drawings
• Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings
• Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and people skills
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Initiative-taking on assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to estimate and define scope for I&C deliverables and tasks on projects
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule
• Track and manage task budgets, schedules and projects.
• Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.
• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international locations for projects.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FING THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 11, 2027

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Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $125000 to $170000.

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