Associate Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

Kennedy Jenks•San Diego, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our growing team in one of our many locations across the country. We are looking for a motivated professional with 4+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for municipal pump stations, water treatment, and wastewater facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team delivering innovative engineering and environmental solutions to clients in the water and industrial sectors. Candidates will be considered in any of our office locations, with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment balancing home and office work. Key Responsibilities As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced Instrumentation & Controls and Electrical Engineers to support projects from planning and design through construction and startup. This role offers the opportunity to grow technically, contribute to meaningful projects, and build strong client relationships.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, preferably in consulting engineering for water, wastewater, or industrial infrastructure projects
Experience supporting the design of instrumentation and control systems for pump stations, treatment facilities, or similar infrastructure projects
Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, control strategies, and instrumentation systems
Experience developing or supporting P&IDs and control system documentation
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

EIT certification preferred
PE license or progress toward licensure is a plus

Responsibilities

Support instrumentation and control system design for municipal and industrial infrastructure projects
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to develop high-quality engineering solutions
Assist with the development of control strategies and instrumentation layouts for water and wastewater facilities
Contribute to SCADA system architecture and design efforts, including feasibility studies and cost estimates
Develop and review technical documents including control narratives, instrumentation specifications, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction support activities
Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams throughout project delivery
Support QA/QC reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes