Designer – Instrumentation and Controls

Barry-Wehmiller

. Develop instrument specifications and PLC, SCADA, and DCS-based control system designs for industrial facilities .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $50 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and designing control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS-based systems, with a strong focus on instrumentation specifications and project execution in industrial settings. Capable of leading multidisciplinary engineering projects while providing technical support and mentoring to junior designers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Control Systems EngineeringPLC, SCADA, DCS DesignInstrumentation SpecificationsRevit Design ExperienceProject Execution in Food & Beverage

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Hard Skills

Control Systems DocumentationInstrumentation DesignControl Logic DevelopmentFlow Meter SpecificationsField Instrument CalculationsLoop Sheets PreparationI/O Lists CreationTroubleshooting Control SystemsConceptual Design DevelopmentRetrofit Solutions

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTechnical SupportProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

RevitPLC SystemsSCADA SystemsDCS Systems

Industry Keywords

Industrial Control SystemsManufacturing ProjectsUtilities ProjectsFood & Beverage IndustryAdvanced Technology/Data CentersLife Science IndustriesArea ClassificationConstruction ManagementClient SupportE-Verify

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop instrument specifications and PLC, SCADA, and DCS-based control system designs for industrial facilities
Design instrumentation and control systems for industrial, manufacturing, and utilities projects
Create specifications and calculations for flow meters, analyzers, transmitters, and other field instruments
Perform control system studies and troubleshoot existing control systems to support client operations
Develop conceptual designs and retrofit solutions for new and existing control systems
Prepare detailed instrument specifications, selections, logic diagrams, loop sheets, instrument lists, I/O lists, and instrumentation plans
Lead instrumentation and controls engineering and design responsibilities on multidisciplinary engineering projects
Provide field support, including on-site design, technical support, commissioning, and construction management
Collaborate across engineering disciplines and offices to meet project requirements and client deadlines
Train and mentor junior instrumentation and controls designers
Collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, subject matter experts, project teams, licensed engineers, and clients to solve complex challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems documentation and engineering design for industrial control systems, including instrumentation, control logic, PLC, SCADA, and DCS-based systems
Strong experience designing in Revit
Experience executing projects for food & beverage, advanced technology/data centers, or life science industries with a focus on quality, cost effectiveness, and safety
Solid understanding of area classification and control system design team coordination
Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments
Must be authorized to work in the United States; organization uses E-Verify