Staff Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls
Kennedy Jenks is a company focused on innovation and sustainability in engineering and environmental consulting. They are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support the design of control systems for municipal pump stations and water facilities, while working under the guidance of senior engineers. Responsibilities Support the design of instrumentation and control systems as part of multi-discipline project teams Assist with the development of process control system designs, including instrumentation layouts and control narratives Support the preparation of Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and control strategies Assist with network system architecture and design, feasibility studies, and cost estimates Follow established design standards and procedures to create design documents including project drawings and specifications Conduct field visits and provide field support during construction and startup, with mentorship Coordinate with project managers, electrical engineers, and designers to support project delivery Communicate with clients and internal teams with guidance from senior staff Skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 1–4 years of experience in instrumentation and controls, electrical engineering, or control systems (consulting experience preferred but not required) Exposure to water, wastewater, pump stations, or industrial process facilities is a plus Familiarity with some of the following is preferred: Instrumentation systems and specifications P&IDs and basic control strategies PLC and/or SCADA systems (coursework, internships, or early professional experience acceptable) AutoCAD (2D), Revit (3D), Microsoft Office Suite Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred or ability to obtain Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the future Benefits Healthy work-life balance Hybrid work model Strong mentorship Technical development Exposure to meaningful infrastructure projects Company Overview For over 100 years, Kennedy Jenks has provided engineering and scientific solutions for innovative water and environmental projects. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Kennedy Jenks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 3 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.