Instrumentation & Controls Lead Engineer

Windsor Engineers • Minneapolis, MN

5h • $110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Windsor is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Lead Engineer to lead I&C system design for municipal water and wastewater projects across Washington and Oregon. The role involves leading I&C design, coordinating with internal civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams, and working directly with external clients. It includes substantial work with instrumentation and PLC-based control systems, construction support, and onsite startup and commissioning. The successful candidate will support quality control, mentor junior staff, and lead the development of I&C standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience.
• PE License or have substantially met the requirements to become licensed.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in instrumentation and controls or electrical design.
• Proficiency with standard industry software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.
• Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems and ISA standards.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and control system startup/commissioning support as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation and control system design for municipal and industrial facilities.
• Develop P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, instrument lists, and technical specifications.
• Develop wiring diagrams, loop drawings, panel layouts, and control system architecture drawings.
• Support PLC panel and field instrumentation design, including device selection and specification.
• Perform drafting and modeling in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural disciplines to produce complete and constructible design documents.
• Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and site visits.
• Participate in onsite startup and commissioning of PLC-based control systems, including field verification, loop checks, and functional acceptance testing (FATs).
• Provide quality control support in accordance with Windsor’s Quality Management Plan.
• Mentor junior staff and lead development of I&C standards.

Benefits

• Self-managed PTO, with a minimum of two weeks off; additional time is up to the employee.
• Paid parental leave.
• Multiple healthcare plan options, including $0 premium options for employees and families depending on plan.
• $0 vision and dental premiums for employees and families.
• 401(k) company match.
• Work-from-home flexibility.
• Comprehensive employee development, including training paths and programs, coaching, and support.

What This Job Offers

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