Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

John L. Lowery & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support discipline engineering execution in Baton Rouge, LA. In this onsite role, you will evaluate and coordinate instrumentation and controls engineering work products, helping ensure design drawings and deliverables align with project specifications, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

You will also design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems that support automation solutions, spanning instrumentation, PLC-based control, FPGA and embedded firmware, and PCB and electronics implementation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate discipline engineering technical work products.
• Coordinate and communicate issues across the company and contractor engineering teams that affect discipline design, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and comment on contractor and subcontractor work to confirm execution meets project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements, including review of discipline design drawings and documents.
• Identify and assess deviations to Contract Technical Specifications and regulatory requirements, ensure deviations are processed through project procedures, and maintain a Deviation Control Log.
• Steward engineering queries from contractors and subcontractors, and respond to technical information requests.
• Keep the Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager informed of discipline engineering progress, deviations, and execution concerns.
• Participate in discipline engineering reviews at contractor and subcontractor locations.
• Drive and promote capital efficiency in engineering design.
• Support internal engineering initiatives or Global Practice efforts as requested by the Supervisor.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical systems, including control circuits, instrumentation layouts, and automation solutions using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation.
• Create detailed schematics and electrical drawings for system development verification and manufacturing processes.
• Implement FPGA designs and develop embedded firmware using SystemVerilog, C++, or Python to optimize system performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures or anomalies using tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters, supported by signal processing techniques.
• Develop PCB layouts using industry-standard CAD tools and oversee soldering processes including surface mount technology (SMT).
• Collaborate on project scheduling to support timely delivery of engineering milestones across multiple concurrent projects.
• Perform system testing, debugging, and validation of control systems involving PLCs, automation hardware, and communications expertise.
• Ensure compliance with electrical building codes including NEC (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70, maintaining documentation for safety audits and certifications.
• Support manufacturing with technical guidance on electronics design, circuit design, and integration of vision inspection systems or other automation equipment.
• Apply mechanical knowledge when integrating electrical systems with mechanical components using SolidWorks or mechanical engineering principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related engineering specialty), or equivalent professional experience.
• Broad knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking as it applies to technical and business communications.

Technologies

• AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation
• FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), SystemVerilog, C++, Python
• Oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal processing techniques
• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layouts, SMT (surface mount technology)
• PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
• NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70
• SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (onsite, in person).
Compensation: USD 88,700 - 107,000 per year.