Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand an academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. You will work on project teams designing new power plants, modifying existing generation facilities, improving plant controls, and developing upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. The role includes supporting process control system design, preparing procurement specifications, developing P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause‑and‑effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans, as well as participating in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design new power plants, modify existing power generation facilities, and improve plant controls.
• Support the design of process control systems and prepare specifications for I&C equipment procurement and installation services.
• Develop P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause‑and‑effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses and Design Reviews.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• Provide mentoring, classroom‑style technical sessions, and on‑the‑job training to increase knowledge and skills.
• Engage in peer‑learning through S&L’s “Communities of Practice.”

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a strong academic background in analog and digital control systems.
• Ability to apply I&C engineering principles to project design deliverables and technical problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Access.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Exceptional work habits and a resourceful, enthusiastic attitude.
• U.S. work authorization (the company does not sponsor visas for this position).

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

• Degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Related engineering internship or co‑op work experience.

Technology & Innovation

Demonstrated interest in learning and applying emerging technologies—such as data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and programming—is valued. Employees are expected to use professional judgment when employing technology‑assisted tools.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week in the office.

Pay

Compensation range: $62,998 – $90,586 (base salary, with eligibility for discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑up daycare
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pre‑tax commuter account
• Merit scholarship program
• Employee discount program
• Corporate charitable giving program
• Tuition assistance
• First professional licensure bonus
• Employee referral bonus
• Paid annual personal/sick time (PST)
• Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements