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Instrumentation & Control Project Engineer

Location: Concord, CA (Bay Area)
Salary Range: $90,000 – $150,000 annually

About Us
We are a leading Automation & Engineering firm with over 30 years of experience delivering engineering, procurement, and construction solutions across the Refining, Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Renewable Energy, Chemical, and BioPharma industries. Our team also brings over 15 years of specialized expertise in life sciences engineering and compliance consulting. As an employee-owned company, we prioritize client satisfaction, career growth, and long-term partnerships—resulting in high levels of repeat business and employee retention.

Position Summary
We are currently hiring an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Project Engineer for our Concord, CA office. This role will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and commissioning of industrial control systems, supporting projects from concept through startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of control systems to improve process efficiency and reliability.

• Conduct field assessments and scope development for instrumentation and control systems.

• Create and review technical documentation, including logic diagrams, functional narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices.

• Assist in the design of control panels, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation layouts, including conduit and cable schedules.

• Participate in user requirements gathering and conduct system verification walkdowns.

• Develop PLC and DCS programming and HMI graphics aligned with project and client standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, engineers, and operators to deliver fully integrated solutions.

• Manage project deliverables including schedules, status updates, and client communications.

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure system readiness before deployment.

• Oversee field startup and commissioning, including system troubleshooting and optimization.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field).

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Control System Engineer, with emphasis on Honeywell DCS and/or Allen Bradley PLC platforms.

• Proficient in integrating instrumentation systems with PLCs, DCSs, sensors, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP).

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex control system issues.

• Clear, professional communication skills—both written and verbal.

• Experience managing multiple projects or priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Preferred experience with Honeywell Experion PKS, TDC 3000, Triconex, or Honeywell Safety Manager.

• Familiarity with programming languages such as ladder logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST) is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional local travel to refineries and industrial sites.

• Ability to walk and stand in operational environments while wearing required PPE.

Core Competencies

• Initiative: Self-driven, dependable, and proactive in project ownership.

• Team-Oriented: Collaborative, respectful, and communicative with colleagues.

• Quality-Focused: Delivers high-standard work and effectively manages competing deadlines.

• Technical Expertise: Shares knowledge and applies sound engineering practices.

• Problem Solving: Anticipates issues and proposes practical, effective solutions.

• Communication: Maintains professional dialogue with clients and team members.

• Decision-Making: Exercises sound judgment and accountability.

• Client Focus: Builds trust and long-term relationships through exceptional service.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with discretionary annual bonus potential.

• Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) for vacation, illness, or optional cash-out.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) plan with company match.

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage with low employee cost share.

• Vision care and wellness subsidies.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.

Join our collaborative, client-driven team and help shape the future of industrial automation and engineering excellence.