Job Title: Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Project Engineer
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Concord, CA (Bay Area)
Salary Range: $90,000 to $150,000 annually
About Us
We are an industry-leading Automation & Engineering firm with over 30 years of expertise providing engineering, procurement, and construction services to the Refining, Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Renewable Energy, Chemical, and BioPharma sectors. Our team also brings more than 15 years of specialized experience in life sciences engineering and compliance consulting. As an employee-owned company with a customer-focused approach, we are proud of our strong record of repeat business and long-term career development opportunities.
Position Summary
We are seeking an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Project Engineer to join our Concord, CA team. This individual will play a critical role in the successful design, implementation, and optimization of industrial control systems, from project initiation through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and deployment of control systems to optimize industrial process performance and reliability.
Conduct field investigations and discovery efforts to define project scope and requirements.
Develop and review control system documentation, including logic diagrams, functional narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices.
Assist in the design and review of control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, conduit and cable schedules, and instrumentation deliverables.
Participate in user requirements gathering and system verification walkdowns.
Design and develop DCS and PLC logic and graphics to meet project and client standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineers, project managers, and operations teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
Support project execution including scheduling, reporting, and client communications.
Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure system readiness prior to site delivery.
Manage field start-up activities including troubleshooting and commissioning.
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field); additional certifications in Control Systems or Process Automation are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Control System Engineer with a strong focus on Honeywell DCS and/or Allen Bradley PLC systems.
System integration experience with sensors, actuators, PLCs, and communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, or Ethernet/IP.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred experience with Honeywell DCS platforms (Experion PKS, TDC 3000), Triconex, and Honeywell Safety Manager.
Knowledge of programming languages including ladder logic, Function Block Diagrams (FBD), and Structured Text (ST) is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements
Local travel to refineries and plants as needed.
Standing and walking around operational units with required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Core Competencies
Attitude: Positive outlook with initiative, self-motivation, and commitment to company projects.
Teamwork: Respectful, cooperative, and helpful to team members.
Quality: Produces work that meets or exceeds company standards; manages multiple tasks effectively.
Knowledge: Demonstrates technical skills and shares expertise with others.
Problem-Solving: Identifies issues and implements practical solutions.
Communication: Communicates effectively and professionally at all levels, both internally and with clients.
Decision-Making: Exercises sound judgment and follows through on decisions.
Customer Relations: Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers to support long-term partnerships.
Benefits
Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus potential.
Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) for vacation, sick time, or cash-out.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Company-paid health and dental insurance with low employee cost sharing.
Vision and wellness subsidies.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
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