Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Talon Recruitment Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Recruitment Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client actively building its North American engineering capability. We seek a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead project delivery standards and execute technically complex projects in large-scale mining and heavy industry.

The role involves full lifecycle responsibility from front-end engineering to commissioning, with occasional international site travel and direct client engagement.

Qualifications

• Senior I&C Engineer with EPC/owner-operator experience.
• Experience leading I&C scope on complex mining, mineral processing or heavy industry projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical) in California is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead Instrumentation & Controls design and delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Own critical deliverables: P&IDs, control philosophies, I/O lists, instrument datasheets, loop diagrams, fault descriptions, and alarm registers.
• Provide technical direction on PLC/SCADA and industrial control systems.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with process, electrical, and mechanical teams.
• Engage with clients on technical decisions and solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Instrumentation & Controls design

Mentoring engineers

Client interaction

Education

Professional Engineer license (Electrical) – California

Tools

PLC programming tools

SCADA software

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client actively building its North American engineering capability. They are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to play a key leadership role in shaping project delivery standards and executing technically complex projects.This is a high-impact position with full lifecycle responsibility on large-scale mining, mineral processing, and heavy industrial developments — from front-end engineering and detailed design through commissioning and site execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Instrumentation & Controls design and delivery across multidisciplinary projects.
• Own critical deliverables: P&IDs, control philosophies, I/O lists, instrument datasheets, loop diagrams, functional descriptions, alarm registers, and cause & effect matrices.
• Provide technical direction on PLC, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities, including complex troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with process, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Engage directly with clients on technical decisions and solutions.
• Significant experience in project delivery environments (EPC, system integrator, or owner-operator).
• Strong hands‑on expertise in PLC programming and control systems.
• Demonstrated success leading I&C scope on complex projects.
• Proven commissioning and troubleshooting experience in operational plants.
• Experience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) license in the state of California — mandatory requirement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry background is highly preferred.

This role offers global project exposure, occasional international site travel, and the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the client’s US growth.