Senior Instrumentation & Control Electrical Engineer

Senior Instrumentation & Control Electrical Engineer

AECOM

Bucharest, Romania

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & System Design:

• Lead the design and technical development of control, automation, and instrumentation systems for industrial and infrastructure facilities.
• Develop control philosophies, system architectures, I/O lists, logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, cause & effect matrices, and P&ID reviews.
• Design and specify field instruments, control panels, marshalling cabinets, junction boxes, and system communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
• Define project design strategies and ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, NFPA, ATEX, and client-specific standards.

Control & Automation Expertise:

• Provide expert input on PLC, DCS, and SCADA system design, programming, and integration.
• Support configuration and programming of major automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Allen-Bradley, Emerson).
• Review and validate control logic, alarm management, interlocks, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Ensure compliance with instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and control system validation requirements.

Project & Client Management:

• Act as the technical lead for I&C engineering scopes within multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure fully integrated control and instrumentation solutions.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, functional specifications, and test procedures.
• Support project managers with scheduling, budgeting, progress reporting, and resource allocation for I&C deliverables.
• Oversee the integration of instrumentation layouts and cable routing within 3D plant models using Revit MEP or AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Participate in clash detection, interdisciplinary coordination, and digital model reviews.
• Promote the use of CDE platforms (BIM 360, ACC, Aconex) for collaborative design and document control.

Construction, Testing & Commissioning Support:

• Provide senior-level site support for installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of I&C systems.
• Review vendor drawings and respond to technical clarifications during construction.

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical, or Automation Engineering (or related discipline).
• 10+ years of professional experience in I&C design and automation systems for industrial or utility-scale projects.
• Proven experience in PLC/DCS/SCADA design, instrumentation selection, and control system integration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, control system design tools, and I&C data management workflows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead interdisciplinary coordination.

Preferred:

• Experience with major PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens PCS7/TIA Portal, ABB 800xA, Schneider EcoStruxure, Emerson DeltaV).
• Field experience in instrument installation, commissioning, loop testing, and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to renewable energy, water treatment, or process industry automation systems.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence.