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Lead Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Company:
Jedson Engineering
Location:
Reston, VA, 20190
Posted:
December 12, 2025
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Description:

Controls & Instrumentation Lead

WHO WE ARE:

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, power & delivery, heavy industrial, consumer product and food & beverage market. We are in a significant growth mode and it's an exciting time to be joining our business!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

We're looking for an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to help lead and manage a project scope. This role will work directly with the clients to understand the project needs, and help manage and direct the execution of the engineering deliverables.

Manage all discipline aspects of projects from inception through execution

Develop and document the scope of work

Size and specify instrumentation including pressure and temperature transmitters, flow meters, modulating control valves, regulators, on/off valves, and actuators

Create datasheets and work with vendors to get quotes for instrumentation and valves for various applications

Coordinate with process engineering team to select the appropriate devices

Create schematics, termination drawings, or loop sheets for instrument wiring

Design custom control panels to meet the project need

Understand project success criteria and ensure client expectations are met

Develop and track project costs

Identify, document, and communicate changes to scope

Identify and effectively respond to clients issues and needs

Ensure value is provided to the client and develop & earn their trust

Review and manage all project deliverables

Coordinate and supervise project implementation, control project costs, monitor progress and quality of the project

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:

The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson's engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.

B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

10+ years of related experience in project engineering, including EPC or engineering firm experience

Experienced Instrumentation engineer on major capital projects from the study phase, detailed design, construction support, check out and start-up.

Oversees project execution to ensure completion and client satisfaction

Demonstrated experience in driving projects within budget from initiation through a successful and timely conclusion

Knowledge of front-end engineering and detailed engineering process

Strong interpersonal skills to build and foster positive client relationships

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

PLC Programming is a plus

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