Instrumentation Engineer I

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a motivated Instrumentation Engineer I to support the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. This entry-level engineering role works under the guidance of senior engineers and contributes to the development of safe, reliable, and efficient process control systems within EPC project environments. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of instrumentation and control systems, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to support multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering high-quality project designs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
0–2 years of experience in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering.
Basic understanding of: Instrumentation principles and process control systems, PLC, DCS, and SCADA fundamentals, Industrial automation and control system architecture.
Familiarity with: P&IDs and control system documentation, Instrumentation data sheets and wiring diagrams, Engineering design and revision processes.
Proficiency with: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to follow direction and work under supervision.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Willingness to learn and develop technical expertise in EPC environments.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to travel periodically for site visits, field verification, construction support, and commissioning activities.
Ability to work in active industrial and construction environments as required.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience in EPC, power generation, industrial, or manufacturing environments preferred.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
Exposure to tools such as SmartPlant Instrumentation, Aveva, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for EPC projects.
Support preparation and revision of: Instrument index and I/O lists, Instrument data sheets, Control system architecture diagrams, Loop diagrams and wiring diagrams, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) markups.
Assist in selection and specification of field instrumentation including: Pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments, Analytical and process monitoring devices, Control valves and actuators.
Support integration of instrumentation systems into overall plant control systems.
Assist in development of PLC, DCS, and SCADA system documentation.
Support input/output (I/O) mapping and control logic documentation.
Participate in control system configuration reviews under senior engineer direction.
Assist with development of functional descriptions and control narratives.
Support coordination of automation and process control requirements.
Support instrumentation engineering activities through conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
Assist in preparation of material take-offs (MTOs) and equipment lists.
Support review of vendor submittals and technical documentation.
Track assigned deliverables and support adherence to project schedules.
Assist in preparation of construction and commissioning documentation.
Coordinate instrumentation work with electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and process engineering teams.
Participate in design review and coordination meetings.
Assist in resolving interface issues between control systems and field instrumentation.
Support integration of instrumentation systems into overall facility design.
Assist with field verification activities and site visits as required.
Support responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) under engineer guidance.
Assist in loop checks, calibration support, and system testing activities.
Help update documentation based on field conditions and construction feedback.
Support commissioning and startup activities.
Follow company engineering standards, project specifications, and applicable codes.
Assist in technical reviews and quality checks of instrumentation deliverables.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision control.
Support continuous improvement of instrumentation design practices and workflows.