Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Kimley-Horn, you'll focus on designing detailed P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and developing controls I/O lists. You'll also design electrical power distribution for SCADA systems, create control panel layouts, and manage project tasks, ensuring timely communication with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

To qualify for the Instrumentation and Controls Engineer position at Kimley-Horn, candidates must possess a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering design experience. A Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is preferred or candidates should be able to obtain it within 12 months.

Kimley-Horn is committed to your professional growth. As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you'll benefit from tuition reimbursement, extensive internal training programs, and performance-based bonuses. This dedication to development is essential in honing your skills and advancing your career within the company.

In this role, you’ll work on diverse projects, particularly within the oil & gas industry and heavy industrial applications. Your expertise will contribute to projects involving instrumentation selection, process control strategies, and the design of SCADA electrical systems, ensuring you remain engaged and challenged.

Kimley-Horn offers a robust benefits package for Instrumentation and Controls Engineers. You’ll enjoy comprehensive health coverage, a generous retirement plan with a company match, personal leave options, and family-friendly benefits like New Parent Leave and childcare resources, reflecting our commitment to employee well-being.

In your answer, highlight specific projects where you designed or utilized P&IDs and process flow diagrams. Discuss your approach to ensuring accuracy and quality in these documents and how they contribute to successful project execution.

When answering, outline your design process, considering system requirements and regulatory standards. Discuss any experience you have with tools or software used in design, and emphasize the importance of collaboration with team members and clients.

Describe your project management style, touching on your strategies for resource allocation, timeline adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders. Mention any specific project management frameworks or tools you use.

Provide examples of projects where you've successfully implemented PLC programming and integrated HMIs. Highlight any specific programming languages or platforms you're familiar with and how you've ensured effective human-machine interaction.

Talk about your organizational skills, such as using project management software or prioritization techniques to handle deadlines and resource demands. Share a relevant experience where this approach has led to successful outcomes.

Your response should focus on your communication style and the tools you utilize to facilitate collaboration. Discuss how you foster teamwork and ensure that all parties are aligned on project goals.

Use this opportunity to describe a specific situation where you successfully delivered a project on time, despite challenges. Provide insights into your problem-solving skills and how you maintained quality.

Discuss your understanding of relevant regulations and standards in the industry, such as safety protocols, environmental guidelines, and industry-specific certifications. Show how you ensure compliance in your work.

Elaborate on your mentorship philosophy, including how you provide guidance and support. Share specific examples of how you’ve helped develop junior engineers' skills and confidence.

In your response, express your admiration for Kimley-Horn’s culture, employee-centric policies, and commitment to quality. Mention how your skills align with their values and how you see yourself contributing to their success.