Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer (EC&I PLC VFD Industrial Automation)

Indianapolis Metro Area Full-Time $85,000 – $110,000 / year (based on experience)

Engineering Projects Plant Support Automation Standards Multi-Site Responsibility

A well-established industrial organization in the greater Indianapolis area is looking to add an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to its engineering team.

This is a high-impact, field-facing technical role with dual responsibilities:

️ Supporting operations with real-time troubleshooting, system diagnostics, and instrumentation tuning

️ Leading and contributing to capital projects, including the design, specification, and commissioning of electrical and control systems across production sites

You’ll be the go-to subject matter expert (SME) for all things EC&I—working closely with operations, contractors, and engineering consultants to drive operational excellence and system upgrades.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

Operations & Field Support:

Serve as a technical first-responder for plant electrical, control system, and instrumentation issues—both remotely and on-site

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for recurring automation issues

Commission and tune Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and HART-based field instruments for level, flow, pressure, and temperature

Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting PLCs, panel wiring, and I/O communication faults

Develop or revise electrical schematics and panel drawings, especially for legacy systems

Engineering & Capital Project Execution:

Partner with the Capital Projects & Engineering team to develop scopes of work for EC&I upgrades and new installations

Write and review functional specifications, control strategies, alarm setpoints, and sequence of operations

Evaluate and approve third-party electrical and control system designs, drawings, and programming (Allen-Bradley preferred)

Coordinate with and manage contractors during installation and commissioning phases

Lead or support startup and validation activities of new automation equipment

Standards, Strategy & Optimization:

Define and implement internal EC&I engineering standards, including control panel design and instrumentation specifications

Participate in long-term automation planning, including plant-wide control system architecture

Help standardize processes across facilities by capturing institutional knowledge and translating it into documented engineering standards

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Experience:

3+ years of hands-on experience in EC&I engineering (industrial or manufacturing environments preferred)

Proficient with:

PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ideal)

VFD commissioning and tuning

Electrical panel layout and component selection

NEC/NFPA 70 standards and industrial power distribution (MCCs)

Instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, temperature) with HART devices

AutoCAD and reading/modifying ladder logic and electrical schematics

Experience managing or coordinating with contractors and system integrators during project execution

Skills & Traits for Success:

Technically deep and resourceful—able to reverse-engineer undocumented systems in the field

Highly organized and proactive, with strong follow-through on project timelines and operational support

Clear communicator, capable of translating field issues into actionable engineering solutions

Curious and adaptable—comfortable making progress even in less-structured, legacy environments

Willingness to travel (~35%) to support field assessments, commissioning, and project oversight across multiple plant locations

What’s in It for You:

A visible, high-responsibility engineering role with meaningful autonomy and technical ownership

A balance of day-to-day troubleshooting and long-term engineering development

A dynamic environment where your work directly impacts system uptime, safety, and capital strategy

Competitive compensation: $85,000 – $110,000/year + full benefits and project exposure

The backing of a well-resourced, growth-oriented organization with strong roots in the Midwest

Ready to learn more?

We’re hiring now. Message me directly or apply to discuss next steps.

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