Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Automation Leader

Actalent; New Albany (OH); Remote; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead instrumentation and controls design for industrial facilities. You will design wiring, I/O, and control panels, select instrumentation, and shape PLC/DCS/SCADA architectures, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical and process control, PE license, and strong drawing and communication skills, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and coordinate with vendors and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PE license in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering.
• Expertise with PLC/DCS systems (e.g., Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, ABB).
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems including low-voltage distribution, MCCs, VFDs, and protection fundamentals.
• Proficiency with EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, and OPC.
• Experience developing control logic, HMI screens, system architecture, and instrumentation specifications.
• Strong grasp of electrical drawings: P&IDs, single-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and loop diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete I&C design packages including wiring diagrams and control panels.
• Specify electrical instrumentation devices (transmitters, analyzers, controllers, VFDs).
• Design and implement PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI architectures for new installations and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation (specs, narratives, diagrams).
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70/70E, ISA, IEC, IEEE and industry standards.
• Serve as electrical and I&C lead on multi-discipline projects.
• Lead design reviews and electrical hazard and risk assessments.
• Support project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Collaborate with vendors, system integrators, and contractors.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, motor control, instrumentation signals, and networks.
• Optimize control strategies, VFD settings, and instrumentation performance.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and reliability improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC/DCS expertise

HMI development

Low-voltage distribution

VFDs

Electrical protection

Industrial protocols

Control logic

P&IDs drawings

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell

ABB

Job description

Actalent seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead instrumentation and controls design for industrial facilities. You will design wiring, I/O, and control panels, select instrumentation, and shape PLC/DCS/SCADA architectures, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical and process control, PE license, and strong drawing and communication skills, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and coordinate with vendors and contractors.