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.