Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Separation & Filtration plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for engineering and design of instruments & control systems for processing equipment packages. Work is both technical and hands-on in nature and relies on experience and independent judgment to perform the functions of the job. Other responsibilities include reviewing customer specifications and clarifying scope of work for projects. Reviews and analyzes documentation, materials, and calculations, to ensure compliance with customer, product, safety, quality, and industry standards and requirements. Set engineering standards and direction focused on continuous improvement, increased efficiency, and cost reduction. This position prepares detailed 2-D and 3-D Autocad drawings of projects during the design phase. He or she will ensure that drawings are accurate and completed in a time efficient manner.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Establishes scope and detailed requirements for all projects with Instrumentation and Controls. 
• Reviews customer specifications and prepares technical specifications defining the control requirements on the project for third party control system Design/Manufacturing Company. Reviews and manages deliverables of the control system to ensure adherence to the requirements of the project.
• Provides engineering support to procurement for instrumentation and control systems, to develop alternatives which meet specifications, lead times and cost.
• Works in conjunction with Project Managers/Project Engineers/Designers to ensure that project scope of work for equipment package control system design are clearly defined for the project.
• Support applications / sales team for instrumentation & control design and specifications and on technical issues related to preparation of proposals.
• Finalizes control system architecture for the equipment package and selects control system hardware based on customer specification and project requirement.
• Prepare Bills of Materials and Component Specifications.
• Prepare 2-D and 3-D Autocad General arrangement drawings
• Communicates and follows-up regularly with team members to ensure tasks are completed
• Regularly reports status to project stakeholders through multiple formal communication methods
• Owns the technical analysis of customer inquiries, control RFQs, or tenders, to determine proposal requirements, and scope of supply.
• Commercial quotation activities include the development of technical descriptions, cost estimates, project schedules & commercial terms.
• Communicate directly with internal and external customers, evaluate on-site project conditions during tendering phase.
• Understands hazardous area classification requirements to finalize, design and layout of the electrical/control instrumentation on a package.
• Sizes instrument cables, junction boxes, conduit, cable trays and layout of instrument/electrical on the package within the guidelines of Oil & Gas industry codes and standards.
• Prepares controls schematic, P&ID, cable schedule, wiring diagrams and logic diagrams.
• Designs, develops, and debugs PLC based programs and electrical control systems.
• Provides support to manufacturing during assembly of the package, inspection, calibration, loop checking, and factory acceptance test (FAT).
• Can support start-up assistance during commissioning of equipment package at site.
• Develops operating procedures, acceptance test and validation test plans and protocols.
• Develops engineering design tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of work.
• Identifies and executes product standardization opportunities and participates in new product development programs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics/Control Engineering required
• 4+ years Instrument & Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of instrument & controls system design and its application for Oil & Gas process equipment packages.
• Experience in programming PLCs, HMI, sequence logic design, PID loop design and implementation.
• Technical skills to create, read, and understand Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&IDs).
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of industry standards (API, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, IEC, etc.).
• Advanced PC skills including MS Excel and CAD skills

• Logical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Works well in a cross-functional, open-communication environment.

This position supports  U.S. government programs; therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.  

ADA Requirements:  

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods. 

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.  Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers’ facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues. 

• Compliance with company attendance standards.  

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.  

ABOUT US 

CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO. 

ABOUT CECO 

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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