Controls Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH Duration: 12 month contract to hire Pay: $55 – $70 per hour Overtime is 1.5x Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days a week in office. 40 hours per week Start date: 1-2 weeks from offer Current openings:1 Controls & Instrumentation Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH Position Summary We are seeking a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support industrial engineering and automation projects across a variety of industries, including pulp and paper, chemical, power, manufacturing, and heavy industrial. This role will focus on instrumentation design, control system development, PLC and HMI programming, and the preparation of engineering deliverables for industrial capital projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley control systems, instrumentation specifications, and industrial automation, with the ability to contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from initial studies and detailed design through construction support, commissioning, and startup. Responsibilities Develop instrumentation and controls engineering deliverables for industrial projects from initial design through execution and startup. Prepare and update instrumentation schematics, termination drawings, loop sheets, and wiring diagrams. Perform PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and configuration using Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms. Design and develop custom control panels to meet project specifications and operational requirements. Size and specify instrumentation, including pressure and temperature transmitters, flow meters, control valves, regulators, on/off valves, and actuators. Prepare instrumentation datasheets and coordinate with vendors to obtain equipment specifications and quotations. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, process, and other engineering disciplines to select appropriate instrumentation and control devices. Support the development of project scopes, design specifications, and engineering documentation. Assist with project cost estimates, schedule tracking, and scope change documentation. Provide technical support during construction, system checkout, commissioning, and startup. Troubleshoot instrumentation, PLC, HMI, and control system issues and recommend effective solutions. Review engineering drawings and deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards. Communicate with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal project teams to resolve technical issues and maintain project objectives. Support project execution to ensure engineering deliverables meet established schedules, budgets, and quality requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming and industrial control systems. Experience in controls and instrumentation engineering for industrial projects. Knowledge of instrumentation selection, sizing, specifications, and control system design. Experience with PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and troubleshooting. Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Understanding of front-end engineering, detailed design, and project execution processes. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage multiple assignments. Preferred Qualifications Approximately 5+ years of relevant controls and instrumentation engineering experience. Experience working for an engineering firm or within an EPC environment. Experience supporting major industrial capital projects from feasibility studies and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and startup. Familiarity with industrial instrumentation, control panels, electrical interfaces, and process automation systems. Experience providing field support, system checkout, and startup assistance. Strong client-facing and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with project stakeholders. FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.