Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Contract Details

Duration: 12 months

Location: Boise, Idaho

Work Arrangement: Fully onsite

Candidate Preference: Local Boise-area candidates preferred

Work Environment: Active sustaining construction environment

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States

Sponsorship: Not available

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support engineering and field activities in an active sustaining construction environment in Boise, Idaho. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLC- and SCADA-based control systems, process controls, and multidisciplinary engineering projects.

This position will work closely with engineering, construction, operations, and other technical teams to support reliable and effective control systems and facility infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 4+ years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience
• Working knowledge of:
• PLC-based control systems
• SCADA systems
• Industrial instrumentation
• Process control systems
• Control system networks
• Experience with Siemens, Omron, or DeviceNet networks is preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and construction team
• Ability to work onsite in Boise, Idaho
• Must be fully authorized to work in the United States
• No visa sponsorship is available

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Familiarity with:
• NFPA 70
• UL 508A
• Related electrical, controls, and industrial standards
• Experience supporting:
• Semiconductor facilities
• Data centers
• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Advanced manufacturing
• Other complex industrial or mission-critical facilities
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks
• Experience with:
• Facility monitoring systems
• Toxic gas monitoring systems
• Fire alarm systems
• SCADA systems
• Experience working in active construction or facility sustaining environments

Key Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation and control system engineering activities in an active facility/construction environment
• Work with PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and process control systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
• Assist with troubleshooting, problem resolution, system modifications, and control system improvements
• Support field activities and coordinate with construction and facility personnel
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, control documentation, and system designs
• Assist with implementation and modification of control systems and instrumentation
• Support facility monitoring, safety, and control systems as required
• Help ensure engineering and field activities comply with applicable standards and project requirements
• Communicate technical information clearly to engineering, construction, operations, and other stakeholders