System Engineer

Job Title: Instrument & Controls Engineer

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Company Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Instrument & Controls Engineer to join their team in Las Vegas. This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced control systems to optimize operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PLC and DCS programming, control system design, and instrumentation specification while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC, DCS, and HMI systems for process control.
• Conduct process control studies and develop optimized control strategies to enhance system performance.
• Specify instrumentation and control devices, including control valve sizing and selection.
• Design field wiring, power distribution systems, and substation specifications to ensure efficient operation.
• Perform ARC Flash calculations, motor controls/VFD specification, and system integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement control solutions for fixed, fired, and rotating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Prepare technical documentation, including P&ID 'bubbling' and project reports.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

✅ Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in PLC, DCS, and HMI programming.
• Strong understanding of instrument specification, control valve sizing, and power distribution.
• Knowledge of substation design, motor controls/VFD, and ARC Flash calculations.
• Experience with process & utility piping design and working with fixed, fired, and rotating equipment.
  
  

✅ Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.
  
  

✅ Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
  
  

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with top engineers to drive innovative solutions in control systems. If you have the expertise and passion for optimizing process control, we encourage you to apply!