Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Discipline Lead to manage a team of engineers and designers and to lead the design and delivery of complex industrial and high-tech facility projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in I&C systems, strong project leadership experience, and the ability to guide teams across the full project lifecycle.

You will play a critical role in designing, specifying, and overseeing instrumentation and control systems for advanced manufacturing environments including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical, and mission-critical facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Discipline Lead responsible for staffing, team building, team development, and thought Leadership
• Lead the design and specification of instrumentation and control systems for industrial and high-tech facilities
• Develop P&IDs, PFDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, PLC/DCS system designs, instrument data sheets, and installation details
• Create logic diagrams, sequences of operation, and I/O databases to support system functionality and integration
• Oversee electrical and I&C system design from concept through construction, including one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and construction specifications
• Develop raceway, conduit routing, and overall system layout plans in coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Support execution of I&C and electrical project delivery plans across all project phases
• Interface directly with clients to manage scope, schedule, and technical delivery
• Lead coordination with mechanical, electrical, process, and architectural teams
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
• Participate in site visits, commissioning support, and client coordination
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Travel occasionally to support project and client needs and meet site badging requirements
• Participate in proposal development and budget adherence

Your Capabilities

• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to drive complex projects to completion
• Deep technical knowledge of instrumentation and control systems within industrial and high-tech environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in fast-paced project environments
• Ability to mentor, guide, and develop junior engineering staff

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 10+ years of experience in instrumentation & controls and electrical system design
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, or industrial processing environments
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 497, UL 508A, UL 698A, and ISA standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools
• Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, and HMI/SCADA systems
• Experience designing industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, fiber optics, and wireless systems
• Experience with SCADA and industrial control systems supporting complex process environments such as UPW, wastewater treatment, bulk chemical systems, and facility monitoring systems
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff