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Instrumentation and Controls Engineering - Lead

United States, Birmingham · Job Posted March 24, 2026
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The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer serves as the discipline lead on multi‑disciplinary projects, responsible for all I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, maintaining schedules, and communicating effectively with clients and project team. The role includes full‑scope I&C design from specifying instrumentation, control systems, and safety controls to producing detailed drawings, lists, narratives, and construction packages while also supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.

Job Responsibility

  • Discipline Lead on multi-discipline projects responsible for I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, meeting project schedule, and communication with clients and project team
  • Participate in studies preparing cost estimates for instrumentation and control systems
  • Provide input into Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
  • Specify control system components for DCS and PLC systems
  • Specify various types of instrumentation for flow, pressure, level, temperature, and analytical measurement
  • Collaborate with process engineers and vendors to size and specify control valves
  • Work with design staff to generate Loop Diagrams and Junction Box Wiring Diagrams
  • Develop project lists including Instrument Index, I/O List, Panel List, and Cable List
  • Prepare Instrument Installation Details
  • Work with design staff to develop Plan Drawings to identify locations of control valves, instrumentation, control panels, junction boxes and cable trays
  • Coordinate with piping design team to ensure proper installation of control valves and in-line instrumentation as well as compressed air distribution
  • Develop E-Stop safety control design utilizing safety relays and safety PLCs
  • Review and integrate Vendor equipment documentation into construction packages
  • Write Loop Control Narratives to be utilized for control system programming
  • Prepare bid, construction, and demo packages for contractor use to include written scope of work
  • Visit customer sites to gather field data for detailed design
  • Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and start-up

Requirements

  • You must have a legal right to live and work in the United States
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required
  • Preferred Professional Engineering registration or ability to obtain
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with process instrumentation in the Pulp and Paper industry is preferred. Experience in Oil and Gas or Chemical Industry is also acceptable
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working in a team environment
  • Ability to travel to customer sites. Travel varies but may range from 10-15%

Nice to have

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Judgment
  • Team Player
  • Work Ethic
  • Cooperation Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Desire to Learn and Educate
  • Willingness to Travel

What we offer

  • Competitive performance-oriented compensation
  • Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
  • Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
  • Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
  • A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
  • Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments

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