Job Details

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

?? Greer, SC (Hybrid Flexibility)

Full-Time | Industrial Engineering Consulting

About the Company

• A multi-discipline engineering and industrial construction firm supporting heavy industrial, chemical, and advanced manufacturing clients across the Southeast.
• Approximately 80–90% of projects involve brownfield expansions and plant upgrades, with additional greenfield capital builds. The firm operates in a highly collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers maintain direct involvement with procurement, vendor coordination, client communication, and cross-discipline execution.
• This is not a siloed EPC structure — engineers here have high visibility and ownership across the full project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

• Seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership on industrial manufacturing and process facility projects.
• This role requires strong technical depth in industrial power distribution and process controls, combined with the ability to lead multi-discipline coordination and interact directly with clients and vendors.
• The ideal candidate thrives in leaner, integrated engineering environments where cross-functional ownership is expected.

Project Environment

• Heavy industrial, chemical, and advanced manufacturing facilities
• Predominantly brownfield expansions and plant upgrades
• Multi-discipline coordination across Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Building/Construction, and Process teams
• High visibility project environment with direct client interface
• Active involvement in procurement and vendor management

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for Instrumentation & Controls design on multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and establish discipline-specific design basis and technical standards
• Perform and oversee detailed engineering calculations, studies, and design documentation
• Direct workflow of engineers, designers, and drafters
• Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, budget, risk, and execution planning
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Support procurement efforts including specification development and vendor technical review
• Manage scope changes and identify project risks
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and hazardous area classification standards
• Conduct periodic field investigations and provide site support as needed (~20% travel)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in industrial and manufacturing facility design
• Demonstrated experience serving as technical lead on engineering projects
• Experience in integrated engineering consulting environments (small-to-mid-sized firms preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Transformer and generator sizing
• Medium voltage distribution systems
• NEC and NFPA standards
• Hazardous area classification
• Industrial instrumentation specifications and process control systems
• Low-voltage control systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, Data/Telecom, BMS)
• Experience utilizing Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, high-visibility project environments

Preferred Background

• Experience within engineering consulting firms serving heavy industrial or chemical clients
• Prior exposure to brownfield plant expansions or complex facility upgrades
• Background that includes vendor management, procurement coordination, and client ownership
• Large EPC experience is valuable when paired with hands-on experience in leaner, highly integrated project environments.

Why This Role

• High-impact leadership position with cross-functional visibility
• Direct access to clients and decision-makers
• Exposure to complex industrial process environments
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Stable project pipeline across industrial manufacturing sectors