Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical Instrumentation Engineer Job Description

This Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will support the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of a manufacturing plant's electrical power distribution, instrumentation, process controls, and automation systems. The role partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHS teams to enhance equipment reliability, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and successfully execute capital improvement projects from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, and improve electrical and instrumentation systems throughout the manufacturing facility
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and process control issues to support plant operations
• Lead capital projects from inception through design, construction, procurement, cost control, and schedule management
• Specify electrical equipment including switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, and lighting systems
• Specify instrumentation such as control valves and transmitters
• Perform electrical calculations including load studies, voltage drop, motor starting analysis, and conduit or cable tray sizing
• Review design documents and prepare bid and construction packages
• Develop project cost estimates, secure funding, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper project design and execution