Full Job Description
Kennedy Jenks is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Federal Way, Washington. We are looking for a motivated professional with 5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for municipal pump stations, water treatment, and wastewater facilities.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of our Instrumentation & Controls team, you will take an active role in the planning, design, and delivery of automation and control system solutions for municipal and industrial clients.
• Lead the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, recycled water, and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Develop control strategies, instrumentation layouts, network architectures, and SCADA system designs for treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including control narratives, P&IDs, instrumentation specifications, I/O lists, and control system architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with electrical, process, mechanical, and civil engineers to develop integrated, high-quality project solutions.
• Support planning studies, condition assessments, alternatives analyses, and engineering reports related to automation and controls systems.
• Develop project cost estimates and support project scope development.
• Coordinate with clients, system integrators, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal project teams throughout project delivery.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and support the continued development of engineering standards, best practices, and technical excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
Qualifications
• 5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, preferably in consulting engineering for water, wastewater, or industrial infrastructure projects
• Experience designing instrumentation and control systems for pump stations, treatment facilities, or similar infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, control strategies, and instrumentation systems
• Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs and control system documentation
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
• Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; candidates with the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire will also be considered
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Salary Range:The anticipated salary range for this position is $117,000-$160,000 annually and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.
Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and additional employee benefits and wellness programs.
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