Principal Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

GTI Energy•Rosemont, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GTI Energy, a leading research, development, deployment, and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in its Research & Engineering group. This role is crucial for bringing technological solutions to a broad range of energy project developers, utility companies, and end-users. The candidate will apply engineering practices to the development and deployment of instrumentation, controls, and connected systems, working both within project teams and independently on sub-tasks. GTI Energy emphasizes a purpose-driven environment with opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and career advancement, offering generous benefits and competitive salaries in a respectful culture.

Requirements

A minimum of 10+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after a B.S.; 8+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after an M.S.; 5+ years of relevant, professional-level experience after a Ph.D.
Experience with automation programming of National Instruments LabVIEW or Allen Bradley PLCs
Experience with instrumentation, flow meters, and troubleshooting of control systems
Experience with industrial protocols such as MODBUS, OPC, or Ethernet
Experience in producing and modifying wiring diagrams for control systems

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Familiarity with analytical tools such as MATLAB, PowerBI, or Python
Familiarity with data management tools such as ParcView or PI
Familiarity with wireless protocols such as LoRaWAN, LTE, Monit
Familiarity with protocols such as CAN, MQTT, or HART
Familiarity with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
Familiarity with Process Instrumentation Specification and Procurement
Experience in producing controls
Experience managing or mentoring technical personnel

Responsibilities

Work with, train and assist in mentoring a team of engineers working on data logging solutions and control systems in support of laboratory and field site demonstrations and evaluations of energy technology.
Develop cost estimates and provide input on proposals for work in support of projects.
Research and identify components, hardware and software that match requirements.
Document work in written, graphical, and presentation form.
Assist in the hands-on development, construction and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems onsite in GTI Energy’s laboratory facilities and off-site for field demonstration projects five days a week.
Perform other duties as assigned