Instrumentation and Control Engineer

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Type: Full-Time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job Function: Manufacturing and Plastics Manufacturing

Position Summary

The I&C Engineer will be responsible for researching, designing, and developing devices and components for process controls. This role involves extensive hands‑on work in instrumentation and controls, collaborating with internal teams, EPCs, and suppliers to ensure compliance with project specifications and national standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and develop instrumentation and control systems for process environments
• Select and specify Pressure, Temperature, Level, and Flow Meters and other process instruments
• Specify both discrete, analog, and networked control solutions
• Ensure compliance with NEC hazardous area classifications and high-temperature applications (>400°C)
• Prepare specifications and design‑bid documentation
• Review supplier designs against licensor, code, and customer requirements
• Assist in designing and modifying new and existing instrumentation systems
• Support the development of instrumentation standards for multiple facilities
• Recommend equipment improvements and additions
• Participate in the review of Management of Change (MOC), PHA action items, construction info requests, and change order requests
• Assist with local, state, and federal permitting applications
• Support I&C construction activities: identify deficiencies, manage punch lists, and inspect rectifications
• Witness I&C testing, assist with loop checking, documentation verification, plant commissioning, and start‑up
• Liaise with EPC contractors and equipment suppliers

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Training in process and plant engineering preferred
• In-depth knowledge of National Electric Code, especially Article 500
• Familiarity with Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508/61511 and SIL levels)
• Experience working within a Management of Change system
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills

Technical Experience

• 5+ years of PLC programming and configuration in a process environment (Rockwell, Siemens, Codesys-based equipment)
• Controls system design down to the component level
• 5+ years of instrumentation setup, testing, and commissioning in construction/process environments
• 5+ years configuring/testing communications using gateway devices (Modbus, Profinet/Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance

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