Job Description

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join our Client's team in Dallas, Texas. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in control systems design, instrumentation integration, and programming for water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience and be well-versed in both engineering principles and real-world implementation of industrial control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, specify, and implement instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater treatment plants

• Program and configure PLC and HMI systems

• Develop and modify SCADA systems, including screen graphics, alarm management, and data logging

• Perform control logic programming and documentation (ladder logic, structured text, function block)

• Create P&IDs, loop diagrams, control panel layouts, and I/O lists

• Ensure control system compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations

• Troubleshoot existing control systems and instrumentation issues during design, construction, and commissioning

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical) for seamless system integration

• Provide support in field start-up, testing, and commissioning of control systems

• Assist with developing and reviewing O&M manuals and operator training materials

• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to define control system requirements and architecture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in control systems and instrumentation for water/wastewater or industrial facilities

• Proficient in PLC/HMI programming (e.g., Rockwell Studio 5000, RSLogix, Wonderware, Ignition, GE Cimplicity)

• Strong working knowledge of SCADA systems, industrial networking, and telemetry integration

• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and control panel design tools

• Familiar with NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEEE, and local electrical codes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a collaborative environment

• PE license preferred but not required

Preferred Experience:

• Control system master planning and instrumentation specifications for municipalities

• Experience in telemetry, radio, and cellular communication systems

• Ability to conduct field investigations and prepare comprehensive technical report