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Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Day & Zimmermann Company
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
Mar 27, 2025
About Day and Zimmermann No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It's no wonder we're the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose - We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer's power and improve the world!https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction We're looking for a full-time, staff Principal Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join ourDay & Zimmermannteam located in eitherGreenville SC, Charlotte NC, or Remote. As the Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer, here's the work you'll do: As a Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, you will be interfacing with clients and leading a team of Engineers/Designers to develop process control solutions for multiple capital projects and clients, with minimal supervision. Provide front line supervision of assigned team, and may fill in for the Engineering Department Manager, as needed. Principal Responsibilities: Responsible for all engineering and design activities of individuals on assigned team and for the quality of design and engineering products for assigned projects. Coordinates work with other disciplines, departments, construction, site-based personnel, vendors, subcontractors and the client. Accountable to the Project group for cost and schedule commitments. Prepares and reviews discipline construction cost estimates, as required. Evaluate team members for compliance with established goals/objectives and their contributions in attaining those goals/objectives. Provide coaching and feedback to team members, assist with completing performance reviews, reviewing and approving goals. Establishes and reviews work plans, staffing requirements and schedules for assigned team and project. Establishes staffing requirements based on active and anticipated workloads for assigned team. Reviews and approves all engineering drawings, calculations and specifications for compliance with established procedures, design standards and project requirements. Responsible for technical content and quality of discipline engineering for assigned projects. Reviews project design regularly to ensure compliance with design criteria. This role is for you if you have these skills: Experience in effective project execution and project procedures; Very knowledgeable on application of instrumentation for process measurement/control in industrial facilities; Ability to develop and evaluate Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) solutions. Strong organizational skills for multiple projects; Estimating, scheduling, cost control, communications, management of people and ability to lead the completion of projects; Effective Writing and Communication Skills. Estimating, scheduling, cost controls experience; Strong organizational skills for multiple project execution. Basic CAD skills in AutoCAD, Revit and Microstation; Familiarity with the different industry standard DCS & PLC systems; Experience applying industry codes and standards. (NEC, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, etc.). Experience in effective project execution practices and application of project procedures; Multidiscipline team player with a strong understanding of the interfaces required with other disciplines. And if you have these qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Required 12+ Years detail Instrumentation & Control Systems engineering experience, primarily in the Fossil Power industry. Experience in the Chemical, Petro-Chemical, Fibers, Pharma/Bio and/or Food/Beverage industries is a plus. PE Required Ability to successfully pass background screening process. In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $136,400 - $204,600. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements). We care about our employees and it shows! To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation: * Visual acuity. * Balancing * Stooping * Reaching * Walking * Kneeling, crouching or crawling * Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers) * Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb) * Hearing * Talking * Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time. * Ability to read complex documents in the English language. * Capacity to reason and make sound decisions. * Ability to write complex documents in the English language. * Capacity to express thoughts orally. * Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite. Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please emailreasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.