Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Garver Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses & CEU

Wellness program

Job summary

Garver's Water Design Center is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer/Designer to develop power distribution, instrumentation, control schematics, and SCADA designs for water and wastewater projects. You will mentor team members, engage with clients, and contribute to marketing initiatives while delivering hands-on design work.

Daily tasks include designing P&IDs, pump starter and VFD schematics, PLC/SCADA networks, instrument selection, and project specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of water/wastewater electrical/I&C design experience.
• Proficient in controls, instrumentation, SCADA, and power distribution.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Capable of independent or collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design comprehensive P&IDs for water/wastewater projects.
• Create pump starter and VFD control schematics for efficient systems.
• Design and configure PLC and SCADA networks per project requirements.
• Select instrumentation and ensure seamless system integration.
• Prepare detailed project specifications for I&C and SCADA elements.
• Review contractor submittals and RFIs during construction.
• Attend site visits and participate in client workshops.
• Oversee startups and develop punch lists for I&C items.
• Manage multiple projects and lead I&C/SCADA design components.
• Coordinate schedules, design calculations, and QA/QC with Garver offices.

Skills

Electrical/I&C design

SCADA systems

Power distribution

Mentorship & leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

PE license

Ability to obtain PE in Texas

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI software

AutoCAD

Revit CAD

Job description

As a part of the Water Design Center for Garver, theSeniorI&C Engineer/Designer will be responsible for developing power distribution, instrumentation, control schematics, and SCADA designs in support of various Water Services projects company-wide. Diversity in high-volume, custom plant projects will allow this engineer the opportunity to be hands‑on with design, directly involved with clients, provide mentorship to team members and actively participate in marketing initiatives.

General responsibilities will include electrical and I&C support as required for a variety of water and wastewater projects, but the majority of the expected assignments will be related to developing instrumentation, control, and SCADA network designs for new water and wastewater treatments plants or improvements to existing water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and design comprehensive P&IDs for water and wastewater projects.
• Create and optimize pump starter and VFD control schematics to ensure efficient system performance.
• Design and configure robust PLC and SCADA networks tailored to project requirements.
• Select and specify appropriate instrumentation, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Prepare comprehensive project specifications for all I&C and SCADA‑related elements.
• Review contractor submittals and promptly respond to requests for information (RFIs) during the construction phase.
• Attend site visits and actively participate in client workshops to ensure project alignment with client expectations.
• Oversee construction startups and develop comprehensive punchlists for all I&C items.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking the lead on I&C and SCADA components of the design.
• Preparing design calculations, coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects, coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control.
• Assisting the I&C Team Leader in coordinating schedules, managing multiple assignments concurrently, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standards.

Some travel may be required as projects may require field work for site assessment of project locations and support during construction.

About Garver's Water Design Center:

The Water Design Center is a knowledge‑based hub that excels in highly technical, multi‑discipline water and wastewater designs. The WDC specializes in large, high‑volume, custom plant projects with advanced technologies. Centralizing the location of the WDC means communication, coordination, and participation with team members is constant. This integral working relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as the engineer's opportunity for team collaboration and professional growth.

Life in Northwest Arkansas

The Good Life magazine describes Northwest Arkansas as somewhere that \"may be one of the fastest growing places in the nation, but the heart and soul of small town America is alive and well here.\" The region is comprised of several adjacent cities where \"you'll discover museums, art galleries, shopping and dining amid architectural and historical treasures all just a stone's throw from fishing, biking, water sports, hiking, camping, boating and breathtaking vistas...nestled high in the Ozark Mountains.\"

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Engineering, technical, or drafting secondary education OR substantial relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in water and wastewater electrical/I&C design.
• Technically competent in electrical engineering design including controls, instrumentation, SCADA systems, and power distribution systems.
• Solid understanding of industry‑specific regulations and compliance standards.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Ability to obtain PE registration in Texas and other states of practice
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI programming software
• Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant systems
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and/or Revit CAD programs
• Passion for SCADA and the field of automation

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.