Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer for a full-time role in Atlanta, GA. This hybrid position offers long-term growth and the chance to lead multi-discipline teams on industrial projects.

You will specify sensors, PLCs, HMIs, control systems, review P&IDs, coordinate EPC contractors, and ensure safety compliance with ISA/NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, instrumentation, controls engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of instrumentation and controls experience in industrial or process industries.
• Experience leading I&C projects from engineering through commissioning and startup.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation: specify sensors, analyzers, valves, and actuators.
• Automation & controls: manage PLCs, HMIs, I/O, networks, alarms, interlocks, shutdowns.
• Engineering design: review P&IDs, data sheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams.
• Project leadership: coordinate EPC contractors, system integrators, vendors, and internal teams.
• Electrical coordination: handle interfaces with MCCs, power supplies, grounding.
• Testing & commissioning: oversee FAT, SAT, calibration, loop checks, startup.
• Safety & compliance: ensure ISA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA and hazardous-area requirements.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

Process instruments

Control valves

Industrial networks

P&IDs review

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Electrical interfaces

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer. This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid).

Job ID: 26-23426

Pay Range: $130000 - $140000/annum. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Instrumentation: Select and specify pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors, analyzers, control valves, and actuators.
• Automation & Controls: Manage PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, industrial networks, alarms, interlocks, and shutdown systems.
• Engineering Design: Review P&IDs, instrument data sheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and control narratives.
• Project Leadership: Coordinate EPC contractors, system integrators, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Electrical Coordination: Handle basic electrical interfaces involving control panels, MCCs, VFDs, power supplies, and grounding.
• Testing & Commissioning: Oversee FAT, SAT, instrument calibration, loop checks, functional testing, and startup.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure designs meet applicable ISA, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and hazardous-area requirements.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, process instruments, control valves, and industrial networks.
• Ability to review P&IDs, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and control-system designs.
• Experience coordinating EPC firms, contractors, vendors, and system integrators.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of instrumentation and controls experience in industrial or process industries.
• Experience leading, I&C projects from engineering through commissioning and startup.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, process instruments, control valves, and industrial networks.
• Ability to review P&IDs, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and control-system designs.
• Experience coordinating EPC firms, contractors, vendors, and system integrators.Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including MCCs and VFDs.

Our client is a leading recycling and circular economy sector Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.