AEI

Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer

AEI$120K — $170K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related field with applicable experience).
  • At least 5 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry focused on controls system design.
  • Proficiency in communicating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
  • Hands-on expertise with PLC or DCS control systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Design advanced systems for utility plants in large campuses and healthcare facilities.
  • Develop controls for biotechnology and pharmaceutical research facilities.
  • Implement innovative solutions for large scale data centers.
  • Work on projects related to microgrids and renewable energy systems.
  • Integrate smart building technologies and sensor systems effectively.
  • Interface with clients and partners throughout project lifecycles.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and flexible work environment prioritizing employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for growth through mentorship and professional development.
  • Engagement with dynamic teammates focused on innovation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
  • Performance-based year-end bonuses and tailored perks like wellness programs.
Full Job Description
As an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer in our Sacramento region, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You:

In this role, you will work on cutting edge designs for projects ranging from;

  • Central utility plants for large campuses and healthcare facilities
  • Advanced manufacturing and cleanroom facilities
  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical research and development facilities
  • Large scale data centers for advancing scientific discovery
  • Microgrids, renewable energy and energy storage assets
  • Smart building and campus technology and sensor integration

 

Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineers: 

  • BSME or BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry with a focus on controls system design and integration
  • Experience with communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.

 

Effective skills to help you flourish:

  • Experience in consulting engineering in utility plant design
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) in one or more states.
  • Detailed, hands-on knowledge of PLC or DCS control systems.
  • Experience with industrial networks and communication protocols.
  • Interest in smart building technologies, universal system integration and convergence of data and intelligence.
  • Ability to travel for client meetings, field survey, commissioning, and startup support.
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work effectively individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:

  • A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
  • Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
  • To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
  • A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,000 to $170,000If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

If you know someone who would thrive in this role, please share this posting with them directly via email or through your LinkedIn network.

About AEI

AEI is a non-profit research organization that focuses on public policy issues related to energy, economics, and the environment. The organization was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. AEI conducts research, publishes books and articles, and hosts events and conferences to promote its ideas and influence public policy. The organization has a reputation for being conservative and libertarian in its views, and has been influential in shaping policy debates on issues such as climate change, energy regulation, and tax policy.
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