Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Bazeta; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United States is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our Mining Project Delivery team. The role leads I&C design and project execution on multi-discipline mining projects.

You will act as discipline lead on mid-size to large projects, develop specs, P&IDs, and data sheets, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients to deliver reliable control systems with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant I&C engineering experience.
• PE license in applicable states preferred.
• Experience with mining project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering on mid-size to large mining projects.
• Develop instrument specifications, data sheets, and I/O lists.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design efforts and reviews.
• Mentor junior staff and manage technical tasks.
• Interface with clients and develop project proposals.
• Produce P&IDs, control narratives, and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Project leadership

DCS/PLC architecture

P&ID development

Hazard analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID software

Job description

# Senior Instrumentation & Controls EngineerUnited States7 hours agoID 3823775$125,000 Salary## DetailsEmployment type: Full-timeRemote: YesSalary from: 125,000Salary to: 170,000Company: AECOM## DescriptionAECOM 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. • 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 At AECOM , we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.