Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer – Remote (USA)
Location : Remote (Work from Home) with Monthly Travel to USA Job Sites
Employment Type : Full-time
Salary : Competitive, based on experience
Benefits : 401(k), health insurance, professional development assistance, travel reimbursements
About the Company
We specialize in designing and engineering biomass-based plants, ethanol plants, and biorefineries . Our projects integrate sustainable energy solutions with advanced engineering design. The E&I scope of these projects is subcontracted, and we are seeking an experienced E&I Engineer to supervise subcontractors, ensure compliance with company workflows, and perform quality control (QC) on all subcontractor deliverables .
Key Responsibilities
The in-house E&I Engineer will be responsible for supervising subcontractors and ensuring the quality of electrical and instrumentation design and engineering work, covering the following areas :
Electrical Engineering Responsibilities
- Supervise and QC subcontractor deliverables for electrical engineering, including :
- Electrical design criteria
- One-line diagrams
- Motor lists
- Lighting plans
- Heat tracing designs
- Transformer & Motor Control Center (MCC) sizing and datasheets
- Motor elementary diagrams
- Electrical room layout & HVAC sizing
- Cable schedules and routing
- MCC single-line diagrams
- Grounding plans & lightning protection design
- Instrument power panel design
- Load flow studies & fault calculations
- Breaker coordination & arc flash studies
- Electrical contractor bid package preparation & bid analysis
Instrumentation Engineering Responsibilities
Supervise and QC subcontractor deliverables for instrumentation engineering, including :Instrument construction specificationsInstrument technical specificationsDistributed Control System (DCS) specificationsI / O cabinet specificationsProcess control design criteriaI / O lists & control system architecture diagramsInstrument datasheets & vendor quote reviewsDCS / Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) panel design & I / O rack loading drawingsInstrument construction detailsLoop sheets & termination drawingsInstrument cable schedules and routingInstrument power panel drawingsDCS Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Customer Acceptance Test (CAT), and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)Preparation of instrumentation contractor bid packages & bid analysisGeneral Responsibilities
Ensure subcontractor work aligns with company workflow, project scope, and industry standards.Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, ISA, and OSHA standards .Work closely with process, mechanical, and automation engineers to integrate E&I systems into overall plant design.Participate in electrical and instrumentation contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract award process .Travel once per month to job sites for inspections, reviews, and on-site coordination.Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field .5 years of experience in industrial E&I engineering .Strong experience in supervising subcontractors and performing QC on E&I design deliverables .Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, ISA, and industrial power distribution systems .Experience in DCS / PLC system design, instrument selection, and control system integration .Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM, or similar design software .Ability to work independently in a remote setting with periodic travel.Preferred :
PE (Professional Engineer) license or ISA certification.Experience in biorefineries, ethanol plants, or biomass-based projects .Strong knowledge of IIoT and Industry 4.0 applications in industrial electrical and control systems.Familiarity with HMI / SCADA and automation integration .Why Join Us?
Remote Work : Work from home with travel only once a month .Leadership Role : Oversee and ensure the quality of E&I engineering for sustainable energy projects.Career Growth : Opportunity to refine biomass-based plant engineering standards .Impactful Work : Contribute to green energy projects shaping the future of sustainable industry.How to Apply :
Send your resume to hr@americanprocess.com
