Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Zachry Group • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an early-career Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer I for its growing I&C team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The engineer will support complex engineering design projects across the Power, Energy, and Industrial markets, working with experienced engineers in a collaborative, professional environment. Under senior-engineer guidance, the role supports the design and delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient control systems while building technical and professional skills. The position offers mentorship, hands-on exposure, and responsibility on critical infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process/Controls Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage time effectively while supporting multiple projects concurrently.
• Commitment to understanding and complying with company policies, procedures, and engineering standards.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of, or pursuit of, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Basic understanding of digital and analog control systems.
• Coursework or practical exposure to PLC, DCS, or control system programming.

Responsibilities

• Apply fundamental electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering principles to support project deliverables.
• Assist with the design and specification of instrumentation used to safely operate industrial and process systems.
• Develop and maintain I&C documents, including instrument and I/O lists, wiring and interconnection schematics, and control system and instrumentation specifications.
• Prepare control narratives defining system operation, logic, and monitoring requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to advance project designs from concept through execution.
• Assist with reviewing, analyzing, and integrating project design requirements.
• Learn to select and adapt engineering approaches, tools, and techniques to meet project objectives.
• Support coordination with project team members to achieve successful, timely design outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level