Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

About the role

A specialist engineering and construction firm working on large-scale high-technology and mission-critical projects is hiring a Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Chandler, AZ (hybrid). The role leads a team of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) engineers through design and construction, with full responsibility for ELV systems design, team management and construction execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a group of ELV engineers across design and construction phases, prioritising work and assessing team performance
• Prepare and oversee Basic Design, FEED and detailed design of process control, building control and other ELV systems
• Develop sequence of operations, logic diagrams and cause-and-effect documentation
• Review and stamp ELV drawings as engineer of record, and check design documents prepared by other instrument engineers
• Execute and expedite ELV system packages during construction and coordinate scheduling for ELV supervisors
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, evaluate vendor submissions and approve shop drawings
• Prepare testing and commissioning procedures and assist in loop commissioning
• Mentor ELV engineers and guide designers and draftsmen on cable routing, hook-up and wiring drawings

Required profile

• Degree in Instrumentation, Controls, Automation, Mechanical, Robotics, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• 8 or more years of I&C or ELV engineering experience
• PE license required
• Experience on large-scale projects in office and construction site environments
• Comfortable working remotely and virtually; design-build experience a plus

What we offer

• Salary of $160,000 to $200,000 per year depending on experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays