Instrumentation Specialist- Design

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking an Instrumentation Specialist to provide technical leadership and engineering support for instrumentation and automation systems on complex industrial projects. This role involves developing instrumentation specifications, control designs, and providing field support to ensure quality and efficiency across all phases of the project lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support day-to-day operations of the instrumentation engineering function within the project team.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and clients to develop and maintain control system documentation, including electrical and instrumentation specifications.

  • Serve as a technical resource for project documents such as control design books and spec books throughout design and implementation.

  • Assist field staff with troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation-related issues.

  • Lead instrumentation design efforts including device specifications, take-offs from P&IDs, data sheets, and loop diagrams.

  • Ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness of instrument systems.

  • Coordinate with vendors and review instrumentation quotes to align with project requirements.

  • Use systems such as PROCORE and PIDMO for documentation and process control.

  • Contribute to budget development and proposal preparation for instrumentation scopes.

  • Assist in procurement of materials and maintain effective coordination across departments.

  • Play a role in developing the technical capabilities and growth of the instrumentation team.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.

  • ISA CCST certification preferred but not required.

Experience:

  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in instrumentation, ideally within an industrial or process plant environment.

  • Familiarity with ethanol production or similar industries is a plus.

Skills & Tools:

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.

  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

  • Familiarity with industrial documentation platforms such as PROCORE and PIDMO is beneficial.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • Occasional travel required (up to 10%).

  • Opportunities for professional development within automation and controls engineering.

Place of work

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Colwich
United States of America

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Local radius

  • Wichita
  • Park City
  • Valley Center
  • Goddard
  • Maize
  • Saint Marys
  • Sedgwick
  • Andale
  • Garden Plain
  • Mount Hope



Job ID: 9523720 / Ref: 4c6df958b15c79bd1fba8ed8459ec289

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