Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
A nationally recognized engineering consultancy focused exclusively on the water sector is seeking a senior-level Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support complex water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse projects. The firm is known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions and for employing highly respected technical specialists across the industry.
The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on technically challenging projects that directly support public health, regulatory compliance, and resilient infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with project managers and project stakeholders throughout planning and design phases
- Develop scopes of work for instrumentation, controls, and SCADA systems
- Lead I&C design efforts for medium to large-scale water and wastewater projects
- Design PLC- and SCADA-based control systems and associated communication networks
- Specify industrial communication systems including fiber optic, radio telemetry, and wireless technologies
- Develop SCADA network architectures and block diagrams
- Select and specify field instrumentation and prepare ISA datasheets
- Develop P&IDs, control narratives, control strategies, and I/O point lists
- Design control panel layouts and review vendor submittals
- Prepare technical specifications for instruments, PLCs, networking equipment, and computing systems
- Develop preliminary and final construction cost estimates for I&C systems
- Facilitate design workshops covering instrumentation standards, HMI graphics, and system preferences
- Mentor and train junior instrumentation and controls engineers
- Prepare technical memorandums, reports, and design documentation
- Manage the instrumentation scope for medium to large water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of I&C designs
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal I&C standards and master specifications
- Balance multiple project priorities while managing scope, schedule, and budget
- Coordinate and oversee I&C engineers and CADD technicians to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
- Participate in client-facing discussions and support business development efforts
- Conduct site visits during construction and operational phases as required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
- Approximately 10-15 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration
- Extensive experience designing industrial instrumentation and control systems for municipal water and wastewater applications
- Strong expertise in P&IDs, control schematics, and industrial communication networks
- Ability to develop I&C scopes, budgets, and schedules at the conceptual design level
- Proven ability to lead complex design efforts with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound technical judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentations
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing project demands
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, geographic location, and overall business needs.
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