Tetra Tech

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Austin, TX

Tetra Tech$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years in I&C design.
  • EIT certification, pursuing PE licensure.
  • Experience with P&IDs, SOOs, and wiring diagrams.
  • Knowledge of PLC and SCADA design.
  • Ability to travel for project verification and commissioning.
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop control system design deliverables.
  • Design and support PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Size and select instruments and valves.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design challenges.
  • Conduct field visits for project verification and commissioning.
  • Review designs for accuracy and functionality.
  • Contribute to project delivery from design to closeout.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, two in-office days per week.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement in complex and diverse projects.
  • Collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Description

The Opportunity:

Join Glumac as an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer and contribute to the design of control systems that support complex projects from initial planning through commissioning. In this role, you'll work with engineers, clients, vendors, and field teams to develop practical, reliable solutions within the Advanced Tech group on semiconductor, electric vehicle, data center, and building automation projects.

Position Summary:

As an I&C Engineer, you'll develop control system documentation, support PLC and SCADA design, select instrumentation and valves, and participate in field verification and commissioning activities. The role offers the opportunity to work across project phases while developing expertise in instrumentation and controls.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
• Develop control system design deliverables, including P&IDs, sequences of operation (SOOs), instrument indexes, wiring diagrams, and related documentation.
• Design and support PLC and SCADA systems across multiple manufacturers and communication protocols.
• Size and select instruments and valves based on process conditions and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, clients, vendors, and construction teams to resolve design challenges.
• Visit project sites for field and design verification, client meetings, commissioning, and start-up support.
• Review designs for accuracy, constructability, functionality, and alignment with project requirements.
• Contribute to project delivery from early design through implementation and closeout.

Required Qualifications:
• BS Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of instrumentation and controls design experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience developing P&IDs, sequences of operation, instrument indexes, wiring diagrams, and related control system documents.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA system design.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites for field verification, client meetings, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience supporting projects through commissioning and start-up.
• Experience coordinating with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience translating field conditions and project requirements into design documents.
• Experience with a variety of industrial or building control applications.
• Experience working with multiple PLC/SCADA manufacturers and communication protocols.

Work Environment and Location:

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Austin, TX office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac's total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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