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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

  • Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer job type Posted on: Oct 13, 2026
  • Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer experience level Piper Maddox
  • Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer employment type Chicago, Illinois
  • Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer employment type Onsite
  • Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Chicago Illinois United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

I’m working with a well-established engineering consultancy that is looking to add a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to its growing energy and power generation team.This is a great opportunity for an experienced I&C / Control Systems Engineer who wants to work across technically challenging power and energy projects while having the opportunity to take ownership of design, work directly with clients and support projects through construction and commissioning.The RoleYou’ll be responsible for developing and leading instrumentation and control systems work across multidisciplinary engineering projects along with leading a team of engineers. Key responsibilities will include:Design and development of plant instrumentation and control systemsWork with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Develop and review P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules and procurement specificationsDevelop and review logic and SAMA diagramsEvaluate existing plant control and instrumentation systems and recommend upgrades or design solutionsPrepare engineering calculations, technical specifications and project documentationSupport equipment and system procurement, including technical bid evaluationsWork closely with electrical, mechanical and other engineering disciplinesProvide construction engineering supportSupport installation, testing and commissioning of control systemsCoordinate with designers and technicians to develop engineering drawingsParticipate in client meetings and provide technical guidance throughout projectsSupport project estimates, budgets and schedulesMentor and provide technical direction to more junior engineers and designersWhat We’re Looking For8+ years of progressive engineering experience, ideally within power generation, energy or complex industrial facilitiesBachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited universityElectrical Engineering degree preferredStrong experience with instrumentation and controls engineeringExperience with DCS and/or PLC-based control systemsStrong understanding of P&IDs and control system documentationExperience supporting engineering design through construction and commissioningComfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering teamsFE/EIT preferredPE license preferred but not required; ability to obtain PE licensure is beneficialStrong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients

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Posted:

Oct 13, 2026

Reference Number:

10440_4475135216

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Chicago

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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I’m working with a well-established engineering consultancy that is looking to add a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to its growing energy and power generation team.This is a great opportunity for an experienced I&C / Control Systems Engineer who wants to work across technically challenging power and energy projects while having the opportunity to take ownership of design, work directly with clients and support projects through construction and commissioning.The RoleYou’ll be responsible for developing and leading instrumentation and control systems work across multidisciplinary engineering projects along with leading a team of engineers. Key responsibilities will include:Design and development of plant instrumentation and control systemsWork with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Develop and review P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules and procurement specificationsDevelop and review logic and SAMA diagramsEvaluate existing plant control and instrumentation systems and recommend upgrades or design solutionsPrepare engineering calculations, technical specifications and project documentationSupport equipment and system procurement, including technical bid evaluationsWork closely with electrical, mechanical and other engineering disciplinesProvide construction engineering supportSupport installation, testing and commissioning of control systemsCoordinate with designers and technicians to develop engineering drawingsParticipate in client meetings and provide technical guidance throughout projectsSupport project estimates, budgets and schedulesMentor and provide technical direction to more junior engineers and designersWhat We’re Looking For8+ years of progressive engineering experience, ideally within power generation, energy or complex industrial facilitiesBachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited universityElectrical Engineering degree preferredStrong experience with instrumentation and controls engineeringExperience with DCS and/or PLC-based control systemsStrong understanding of P&IDs and control system documentationExperience supporting engineering design through construction and commissioningComfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering teamsFE/EIT preferredPE license preferred but not required; ability to obtain PE licensure is beneficialStrong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients

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