Senior Instrumentation Engineer - Power Gen EPC

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer III for a long-term EPC contract in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on designing instrumentation systems for power generation projects and coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver complete construction packages.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in instrumentation & controls within industrial or power environments, with EPC experience and strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and EMS/PMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related).
• 7+ years of instrumentation & controls experience in industrial or power environments.
• Experience in EPC project environments strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of: PLCs, DCS architecture, SCADA, EMS/PMS systems.
• Field instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level, etc.).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, ElecDes, or similar design tools.
• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, ISA, and related industry standards.
• PE license preferred or actively pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed instrumentation design deliverables: Instrument location plans and interconnect diagrams.
• Create loop diagrams / loop sheets and instrument datasheets.
• Prepare cable schedules and MTOs; generate P&IDs.
• Design and implement instrumentation systems for process control and monitoring.
• Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity.
• Support field activities including startup and commissioning.
• Interface with vendors; participate in design and safety reviews (HAZOPs).
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, promoting best practices.

Skills

PLC systems

DCS architecture

SCADA

EMS PMS

Instrumentation

Mentoring

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

ElecDes

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer III for a long-term EPC contract in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on designing instrumentation systems for power generation projects and coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver complete construction packages.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in instrumentation & controls within industrial or power environments, with EPC experience and strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and EMS/PMS systems.