Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Industrial Systems Consulting•Bakersfield, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer ⚡ Bakersfield, CA | Full-Time Ready to work on projects that actually make an impact? We’re looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join a multidisciplinary consulting team tackling complex challenges across energy, industrial, infrastructure, and environmental projects throughout California’s Central Valley. This is a hands-on, design-forward role for an engineer who enjoys seeing their work move from concept → design → field execution .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- EIT required
- 3+ years of experience in E&I, controls, or power systems engineering (consulting or industrial environment).
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NESC , and California code requirements.
- Comfortable balancing design work, client interaction, and field involvement.
- Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Nice To Haves
- California PE preferred or ability to obtain.
- PLC familiarity (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.) is a plus.
- Experience in water/wastewater, energy, oil & gas, utilities, or manufacturing.
- Hands-on commissioning or startup experience.
- Exposure to renewable energy, substations, or power distribution systems.
- Familiarity with California permitting and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for industrial and infrastructure facilities.
- Develop drawings, specifications, schematics, loop diagrams, and cable schedules for power, controls, and instrumentation systems.
- Engineer MCCs, VFDs, PLC/DCS architectures, grounding systems, hazardous area classifications, and field instrumentation.
- Perform electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, coordination, and cable sizing.
- Collaborate closely with civil, mechanical, structural, and process engineers to deliver fully integrated solutions.
- Support procurement through technical bid packages, vendor evaluations, and submittal reviews.
- Get out in the field: site walks, construction support, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and full benefits.
- Support for licensure, training, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
