Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

AECOM•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM Water is actively seeking an Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to join our team in Akron, OH. This position will support the design, programming, integration, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, conveyance systems, and related municipal infrastructure. The successful candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary project teams and receive technical direction and mentorship from senior electrical and I&C engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or closely related engineering discipline plus 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid US driver's license required and must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.

Nice To Haves

Experience or academic/project exposure related to instrumentation, control systems, industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA, or electrical system design.
Experience designing or programming instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, process, or similar facilities.
Experience with PLC programming platforms such as Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or similar systems.
Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms such as AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar software.
Familiarity with industrial communication networks and protocols including Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
Familiarity with instrumentation selection, I/O development, control panel design, control system architecture, and electrical drawings and schematics.
Experience developing or reviewing P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation specifications.
Exposure to water or wastewater treatment processes, pump stations, municipal infrastructure, or other process-control environments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT certification.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance facilities, and related infrastructure.
Prepare and modify I&C engineering drawings and documentation, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control system architectures, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and equipment specifications.
Assist with the selection, specification, and integration of field instrumentation, PLCs, remote I/O, VFDs, control panels, and industrial communication networks.
Support the programming and configuration of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including control logic, HMI screen development, alarms, data acquisition, and trending.
Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with the preparation of technical specifications, equipment data sheets, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
Coordinate with electrical, process, mechanical, civil, and other engineering disciplines and assist with the review of vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and contractor RFIs.
Participate in site investigations, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), system integration testing, commissioning, and startup activities under the direction of senior engineering staff.