Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (PE)

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

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

Provide technical leadership in the design, specification, integration, and optimization of electrical and control systems for industrial facilities. This role focuses on electrical-based instrumentation, automation platforms, and control strategies that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and leads projects from conceptual design through commissioning and long-term support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complete instrumentation and controls (I&C) design packages with a strong emphasis on electrical systems, including wiring diagrams, loop sheets, control panel designs, and power distribution related to instrumentation.
• Select and specify electrical instrumentation devices such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and motor control components.
• Design and implement PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI architectures for new installations and system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, I/O lists, and network architecture drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical and automation standards and codes such as NEC, NFPA 70/70E, ISA, IEC, IEEE, and applicable industry requirements.
• Serve as the electrical and I&C technical lead on multi-discipline engineering projects, coordinating with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Participate in and lead design reviews and electrical hazard and risk assessments to promote safety and reliability.
• Support the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Work closely with equipment vendors, system integrators, and electrical contractors to align designs with project objectives and resolve technical issues.
• Troubleshoot complex control issues involving PLC logic, motor control, instrumentation signals, and industrial networks.
• Optimize control strategies, VFD settings, power monitoring, and instrumentation performance to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety of industrial systems.
• Provide technical support for equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, and electrical reliability improvements across facilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC programming, and industrial automation best practices, fostering technical growth within the team.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering within industrial, manufacturing, energy, utilities, or similar environments.
• Expertise with PLC/DCS systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, ABB).
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems including low-voltage power distribution, MCCs, VFDs, and electrical protection fundamentals.
• Proficiency with industrial communication protocols such as 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.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protection
• Possess advanced knowledge of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
• Advanced understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Advanced ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
• Stay abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.07 - $70.10/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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