Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Manager

Pond & Company

. Lead and manage I&C engineering teams across multiple projects and clients .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading Instrumentation and Control (I&C) engineering projects, providing technical guidance, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in developing engineering scopes, specifications, and managing client relationships within the energy sector.

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I&C Engineering LeadershipInstrumentation and Control SystemsEngineering Design and SpecificationsClient Management and CommunicationProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation EngineeringControl Systems DesignEngineering CalculationsTechnical Deliverables ReviewProject EstimationVendor CoordinationField SupportTroubleshooting I&C IssuesProject Planning and SchedulingQuality Standards Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipOrganizational SkillsClient-Facing CommunicationTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationOil & GasMidstreamDownstreamLNGNatural GasGas ProcessingIndustrial Energy Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage I&C engineering teams across multiple projects and clients
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to I&C engineers and designers
Serve as a key technical and client-facing leader throughout project execution
Coordinate I&C activities with electrical, mechanical, civil, process, and other engineering disciplines
Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables
Develop engineering scopes, design approaches, studies, and project estimates
Develop instrumentation and control system specifications and procurement documentation
Evaluate vendor proposals, technical bids, and equipment selections
Troubleshoot complex I&C and controls engineering issues and provide practical solutions
Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, technical discussions, and project presentations
Support business development activities, proposals, and development of new client relationships
Conduct field walkdowns, site assessments, construction support, equipment installations, commissioning, and start-up activities as needed
Help establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and quality expectations
Identify opportunities to improve project execution, technical capabilities, and team performance
Travel periodically to client and project sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or another relevant engineering discipline
10+ years of professional I&C engineering experience
Experience leading I&C engineering projects, teams, or departments
Experience supporting power generation, oil & gas, midstream, downstream, LNG, natural gas, gas processing, or other industrial energy projects
Strong understanding of instrumentation, controls, control systems, and I&C engineering design
Experience with engineering design, equipment specifications, procurement, vendor coordination, and field support
Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate technical activities across disciplines
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and client-management skills
Ability to travel to project and client sites as needed
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred