Entry Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Industrial)

Carollo Engineers • Portland, OR • 3h ago

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

Performs basic instrumentation and control system engineering tasks and calculations for water and wastewater treatment facilities under the direction and supervision of a Staff Instrumentation Engineer

Assists in the development of P&ID's and associated I/O

P&ID database manipulation

Performs basic CADD drafting

Submittal review

Performs specification research

Assists in development of portions of technical memorandums and specification research

Assists in control systems designs and in the development of control system networks

Reviews work for discrepancies or inconsistencies

Tracks details of work to discuss and resolve

Develops and improves technical knowledge and skills

Maintains professionalism in relationships with other office and team members

Plans what needs to be communicated and how to present the information effectively

Seeks out company and client technical standards and implements them on projects

Constructively builds and maintains relationships with others on the project design team

Travel required when requested

Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

0-4 years experience

Experience in start-up of instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater facilities

Experience in conduction and observing loop checks

EIT or FE license - or will obtain in 1 year after employment

Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code

Ability to read and understand P&ID's

Working knowledge of communications networks

Ability to read and understand Control Schematics

Ability to work as part of a project team consisting of senior level staff, CADD technicians, and field inspectors

Ability to work with supervisor to effectively complete routine tasks

Capable of breaking a task into one or more component parts and sequencing those parts effectively

General awareness of need for practicality and constructability of design solutions

General awareness of the scope, schedule and budget assigned for engineering tasks

Ability to work with more experienced instrumentation and control engineers to apply standard textbook instrumentation and control design and analysis approach

Follows selected design approach through completion of analysis and detailing

Logically organizes work

Ability to listen to others and ask clarifying questions at appropriate time

Willingness to accept suggestions and corrections on organization and planning issues

Seeks help to understand and productively work through conflict to keep tasks moving ahead

Understanding that personal performance and actions impact future work opportunities

General awareness of the "business" of instrumentation and control engineering as well as the technical design issues

Strong verbal and written communications skills that are well organized and persuasive

Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Experience with Microsoft Access

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Public speaking experience

Experience with Microstation or Autocad

Compensation Range

An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.

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Job Locations US-OR-Portland | US-ID-Boise | US-UT-Midvale | US-AZ-Phoenix

ID 2026-4606

Category Engineering

Type Full-time, Regular

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