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AECOM

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM

. Provide project leadership in instrumentation and controls engineering and design for multidisciplinary mining projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Denver • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering for mining projects, including project leadership, technical documentation, and client relationship management. Proficient in developing engineering solutions, managing project budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Instrumentation And Controls EngineeringProject LeadershipPE License In Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, ArizonaDCS And PLC SpecificationsMSHA Miner Training

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Hard Skills
Instrumentation And Controls DesignTechnical DocumentationControl System Architecture DevelopmentP&ID InterpretationSIL VerificationValve SizingControl Narrative DevelopmentQuantitative AnalysisProject ManagementBudget Tracking
Soft Skills
Strong Written And Oral CommunicationDetail-OrientedResourcefulHighly OrganizedAbility To Work Independently
Tools & Technologies
CAD SoftwareDCS Wiring DiagramsPLC Wiring DiagramsNetwork DiagramsFunctional Control Diagrams
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringPE LicenseValid U.S. Driver’s LicenseMSHA Miner Training
Industry Keywords
Mining ProjectsCommissioning And Start-UpsRegulatory ComplianceHSE StandardsDesign-Build Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide project leadership in instrumentation and controls engineering and design for multidisciplinary mining projects
  • Serve as lead I&C engineer or discipline lead on mid-size to large projects
  • Coordinate and direct staff on designs, specifications, drawings, figures, reports, and calculations
  • Develop instrumentation and controls engineering and design solutions for mining projects
  • Develop project proposals and support growth of the Mining practice
  • Direct and mentor technical staff
  • Write technical scopes of work, specifications, P&IDs, data sheets, architecture drawings, functional descriptions, instrument indexes, loop sheets, interconnection diagrams, instrument location plans, I/O lists, and cable schedules
  • Provide specialized technical input to studies and design efforts
  • Present complex technical solutions to clients
  • Perform independent technical reviews and sign off on engineering documentation
  • Develop equipment bid packages, analyze bids, manage purchase orders, and review vendor drawings
  • Serve as primary client contact and develop client relationships
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering project phases focused on I&C designs for mine projects
  • Advise clients on engineering matters and regulatory compliance
  • Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, I&C specifications, and final working drawings
  • Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings
  • Author reports and prepare or direct detailed calculation packages with proper documentation and references
  • Track and manage task budgets, schedules, and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License
  • Ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy
  • PE in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or ability to acquire a PE in those states
  • 10+ years of relevant on-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities
  • MSHA Miner training
  • Experience in I&C engineering, design, and construction tasks
  • HAZOP participation
  • Human factors reviews
  • SIL verification
  • Valve, flow element, and relief valve sizing
  • Control system architecture development
  • Control system Input/Output and instrument list development
  • Instrument and control element specifications and data sheets
  • DCS and PLC specifications
  • DCS and PLC wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and network diagrams
  • Control narrative, logic diagram, and functional control diagram development
  • Comprehension of electrical equipment designs and wiring
  • Interpretation and input to P&IDs
  • Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects
  • Strong written and oral communication, quantitative, and people skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines
  • Ability to estimate and define scope for I&C deliverables and tasks
  • Ability to perform work according to scope, budget, and schedule
  • Ability to track and manage task budgets, schedules, and projects
  • Resourceful, highly organized, professional, and detail-oriented
  • Sponsorship will not be provided for this role
  • Willingness to travel to domestic and international locations for projects

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits and perks
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Award-winning training and development programs
  • In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location