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Project Engineer Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation

Innio

Job Location:

Brea, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC a division of INNIO is looking for a Project Engineer - Electrical Controls & Instrumentation to join the team. Working as part of our engineering team you will be responsible for electrical system and integration of controls and instrumentation for continuous duty and standby power generation systems inclusive of electrical and mechanical equipment. This position provides technical support to junior engineers while concurrently performing engineering duties for specifically assigned projects.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
Engineer-in-Training Certification preferred
U.S. Citizenship or U.S Permanent Resident status
Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Good problem-solving skills
CAD Proficiency

Must be able to:

Provide intensity and commitment in daily activities
Have ability to work towards a personal Best in Class standard
Have ability to execute decisions with speed and conviction
Keep well organized files and provide accessibility to others inside and outside of the department
Demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service developing a loyal customer base
Work under pressure meet deadlines and be flexible in working on multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrate strong verbal written computer and technical communication and presentation skills
Work independently from home job sites office and other locations supporting multiple time zones

A minimum of five (5) years experience with:

Electrical equipment and components system design CAD programming operations and/or commissioning with engines generators pumps boilers gases piping power generation systems switchgear motor control centers relays transformers surge suppression etc.
Electrical Controls and Instrumentation system design programming operations and/or commissioning with engines generators boilers and process control systems
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
Direct involvement with moving mechanical systems and energized electrical circuits
Ability to produce and understand single lines P&ID process schematics and flow charts.
Strong industrial power background
Utility interconnection requirements
Advanced proficiency with MS Office networks operating systems and Internet communications
Knowledge of and familiarity with industrial computer systems PLCs and DCSs. Experience with GE Fanuc Allen Bradley Rockwell and Siemens platforms is preferred.
Direct involvement with moving mechanical systems and energized electrical circuits
Programming and interpreting PLC programs HMI/SCADA packages electrical single lines point to point wiring lists and mechanical: electrical interfaces
Modbus and OPC communications

Accountabilities:

Ability to learn and develop skills to manage and produce results in a fast-paced growing business.
Establish procedures to monitor and/or regulate processes tasks or activities of junior engineers or job activities and responsibilities. Taking action to follow up the results of delegated assignments or projects.
Ability to understand and analyze financial data.
Ability to make rational and realistic decisions that are based on logical assumptions reflect factual information and show consideration of organizational resources.
Proactive attitude towards confronting and resolving problems.
Ability to effectively express and present ideas or tasks to an individual or to a group
Ability to travel and remain overnight as required including international destinations
Results driven: Taking ownership sense of urgency hands-on when and where necessary pro-active.
Works independently takes initiative and completes challenging assignments
Proven ability to work as a team member and collaborate with others
Manage high workload: Multi-tasking multi-organizing delivering contributions to multiple projects with sometimes conflicting resource requirements.

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Work independently and as part of a team to evaluate select and adapt engineering techniques procedures and criteria to evolving and diverse project requirements.
Understand control instrumentation and automation concepts and technologies for engines electrical generators switchgear transformers surge suppressors grounding systems compressors pumps boilers heat recovery equipment and emissions control devices.
Remain informed of industry developments codes standards and accepted engineering practices affecting the services to be performed. Ensure compliance with company industry and regulatory safety standards and protocols.
Assist customers engineers and contractors with electrical mechanical and electronic equipment through stages of project development installation field start-up training and on-going customer support
Devise new approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings specifications calculations charts and graphs.
Develop project specific functional requirements and technical specifications for control and instrumentation strategies required to integrate electrical and mechanical equipment into complete power generation solutions
Solicit and evaluate Control and Instrumentation proposals to meet established specifications
Produce calculations for Controls and Instrumentation required for complete power generation solutions including electrical and mechanical values.
Develop Control and Instrumentation schedules bill of material(s) schematics and calibration setting lists for control panels including VFDs PLCs device connections and required I/O point lists.
Develop detailed design drawings including P&IDs instrument drawings logic diagrams single line control panel I/O panel layout(s) and conduit routing
Primary responsibility for development programming and modification of PLC HMI and SCADA applications using Automation SQL and Web development platforms through initial design as well as startup and commissioning
Perform and provide technical support to assist and participate in maintenance diagnostic evaluation and problem resolution of Electrical and Controls and Instrumentation systems

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment and physical working characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Person in this position needs to occasionally visit customer locations
Office environment sedentary job. Hybrid office/home working conditions.
Person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery and occasionally visit customer sites.
Must have the ability to walk/stand throughout the day

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

INNIO offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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