Entry Level Instrument, Electrical and Controls (IE&C) Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Decatur, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking a new graduate or early-career Instrument, Electrical and Controls (IE&C) Engineer for its Decatur, Alabama office. The engineer will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver IE&C engineering services for industrial process and manufacturing clients. Relevant internship or co-op experience is encouraged. The role involves developing and supporting new and modification-type IE&C projects, including design documentation, controls programming, field work, construction support, and startup and commissioning. The engineer will coordinate with other disciplines, clients, project managers, and lead discipline engineers to deliver work within established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements. The position includes travel to project sites, with travel estimated at 5%. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm founded in 1975. It provides integrated engineering and consulting services across industries and is committed to a sustainable future and a people-first approach to problem solving. The position offers a base salary range of $80,000–$90,000 per year, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Passed the FE exam, hold EIT certification, or be willing to pursue FE exam completion within an agreed timeframe after hire.
Relevant internship, co-op, academic project, or entry-level experience involving instrumentation, electrical power, controls, manufacturing, process, or heavy industrial facilities.
Ability to carry light field-measurement loads and equipment cases weighing 15 pounds or less.
Ability to use a keyboard with relative efficiency and make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plants and construction sites throughout the year.
Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
Visual ability to discern single-line and three-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted.
Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
Ability to walk up to one mile at industrial plants and construction sites outdoors throughout the year.
Ability to work in protective clothing that may elevate body temperature by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or other exposure to industrial facilities, plant environments, engineering consulting, or IE&C project work.

Responsibilities

Work with engineers and designers across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, efficient designs that comply with company and client policies and procedures, applicable codes, and standards.
Design new and modification-type IE&C projects for chemical processing and industrial facilities.
Develop IE&C installation drawings using AutoCAD or Revit, and prepare data sheets and specifications that meet client requirements and applicable codes and standards.
Develop and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation PLC logic for new and existing equipment.
Anticipate and coordinate design details with other disciplines to support successful project delivery.
Support project managers and lead discipline engineers by tracking assigned tasks, communicating progress, and completing work within established scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide project leadership by communicating and executing work within scope, schedule, and budget; monitor progress, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
Maintain schedules for multiple projects, clients, and resources.
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes to clients in a timely manner.
Prepare specifications and obtain quotations for materials and equipment.
Develop instrumentation and controls elements of P&IDs.
Perform periodic design reviews and ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, regulations, and contract requirements.
Maintain technical and quality standards.
Prepare accurate written scopes of work, technical documents, and reports.
Prepare contractor bid packages and develop proposals for multidisciplinary projects.
Travel to project sites to gather field data and provide construction support.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to verify conformance with design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
Provide startup and commissioning support.
Build and maintain client relationships while promoting and integrating company-wide initiatives and values.
Participate in client meetings, support relationship-building activities, and learn how the company identifies and develops new business opportunities.