Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer: Lead PLC/SCADA

Encorus Group; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Encorus Group in Depew, NY seeks an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary automation projects from concept to completion. You will specify instruments, program PLCs, develop SCADA, and manage project scopes and budgets.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop standards, and support business development while coordinating with clients and vendors on technical solutions and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York is strongly preferred.
• Experience with controls engineering, including instrument specification, PLC programming, and SCADA development.
• Experience with databases and data logging systems such as SQL Server and Microsoft Access.
• Knowledge of quality programs such as NQA-1, ISO 9000, or similar quality management systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MathCAD, ETAP, EasyPower, Visual, or similar engineering and analytical software.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on integrated project teams and collaborate across disciplines.
• Ability to maintain required certifications as directed by the company.
• Willing and able to work in both office and field environments.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel locally and occasionally out of state.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks.
• Ability to comply with company drug screening requirements, including pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and controls engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Oversee system design, instrument selection, PLC programming, and SCADA development.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and specifications in accordance with industry codes (ISA, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, documentation, and deliverables as Project Manager.
• Prepare technical documentation including estimates, schedules, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Review designs and existing systems, providing technical recommendations and consulting to clients.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve project issues.
• Support business development through client engagement, proposals, and identifying new opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical and professional development.
• Conduct field investigations and site assessments as needed.

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA development

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

AutoCAD

ETAP

EasyPower

Microsoft Office

Job description

Encorus Group in Depew, NY seeks an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary automation projects from concept to completion. You will specify instruments, program PLCs, develop SCADA, and manage project scopes and budgets.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop standards, and support business development while coordinating with clients and vendors on technical solutions and proposals.