Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Summary
This Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (PE) leads the technical delivery of instrumentation, control, and automation projects for the energy services sector, and build and mentor a team of engineers and designers along the way. As BGE’s Instrumentation and Control Engineering Lead, you will own the technical scope of your projects from design through field commissioning. Your work will span field instrumentation, process measurement, PLC and DCS systems, SCADA and telemetry, safety instrumented systems, metering, control panels, and industrial networks. You will also help shape how BGE grows this practice through proposals and hiring. This is a hands-on leadership role for a licensed engineer who wants to lead people and stay close to the technical work.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and controls design and delivery, including field instrumentation, control panels, PLC and DCS systems, SCADA, telemetry, and metering.
• Supervise engineers, designers, and drafters: assign work, set priorities, and keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Plan and manage the technical scope of small to medium projects, including level of effort, schedule input, and budget.
• Produce and review key deliverables: datasheets, loop diagrams, P&IDs, panel layouts, I/O lists, cable schedules, control narratives, and specifications.
• Perform and review instrument sizing and selection calculations, and define control system architecture and communication requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews at project milestones, confirm compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements, and seal work within the scope of your license.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, and resolve RFIs, vendor submittals, and change orders.
• Lead factory acceptance testing, loop checks, commissioning, and startup, including punch lists and as-built documentation.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, operations staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Mentor and train staff, review their work with clear feedback, onboard new engineers, and deliver internal training.
• Support BGE’s growth by contributing to proposals and client pursuits, helping attract engineering talent, and improving standards, templates, and quality practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain licensure by comity in additional states.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.
• 4+ years of progressive instrumentation and controls experience, preferably in energy services, oil and gas, process industries, or consulting.
• Ability to supervise a small technical team and keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Working knowledge of process measurement, final control elements, and PID control.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, safety instrumented systems, metering, control panels, or industrial networks.
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ISA, IEC, NFPA, and API standards, plus hazardous area classification, intrinsic safety, cause and effect development, and alarm rationalization.
• Field experience with loop checks, calibration, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Project implementation and change management knowledge for small to medium projects.
• Mentoring, coaching, delegation, and people management skills, including giving constructive feedback.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Preferred, not required: Intermediate proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, Studio 5000, TIA Portal, Ignition, MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms.

What’s In It for You

• Lead people and stay technical: Run the technical direction of your projects and your team while staying hands-on with design, testing, and commissioning.
• Room to grow: Structured career paths, a mentorship program, leadership training, and in-house and online learning.
• Retirement that works for you: A 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match plus 3% annual profit sharing, with immediate vesting.
• Rewards for results: An annual bonus program.
• Real work-life balance: Flex Fridays (9/80 schedule), flexible start times, remote work for eligible employees, unlimited sick leave, paid and floating holidays, and vacation that recognizes your prior experience.
• Support for your license: Reimbursement for professional licensure and association membership.
• Health and security: Comprehensive health coverage, an annual HSA contribution, and company-paid disability.
• A firm that is growing: 22 offices across six states and an open-door leadership culture.