Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer role in Research Triangle Park, NC (hybrid) with travel, serving as technical owner for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership, directing the project team, delegating work, and tracking action items
• Exercise technical oversight by reviewing details, assisting with work breakdown structures and budgets, and managing project risk
• Create and review engineering deliverables including P&IDs, instrument datasheets, PLC/DCS card-edge drawings, loop sheets, electrical conduit schedules, and control panel designs
• Support projects through all life cycle phases from pre-bid walkdowns and cost estimates to startup, commissioning, and IQ/OQ validation
• Develop and review PLC/DCS programming, SCADA/HMI graphics, and other software interfaces
• Propose modernization or replacement solutions for existing control systems as part of system evaluation

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline); equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 5 years of project leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years of automation engineering or systems integration experience
• Experience in process-based industries such as Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, or Food and Beverage

Technical Skills

• Experience with PLC/DCS systems, with preference for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Emerson DeltaV
• Familiarity with motor controls (VFDs, MCCs), instrumentation, and valves
• Knowledge of NEC Section 500 (Hazardous Areas) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
• Ability to provide clear redlines for CAD designers
• Certifications: PE license or EIT preferred but not required

Technologies

• SCADA/HMI graphics and CAD tooling

Physical & General Requirements

• Dedicated home office space suitable for remote work
• Own transportation to client sites
• Ability to navigate industrial environments, including moving between buildings and climbing stairs
• Capability to manage multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement, fully or largely remote
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible PTO / Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Pay

$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Location

Hybrid remote in Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Application Question

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B)?