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Project Engineer I&C in Naperville

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Instrument and Controls Engineer ( I&C Engineer)
Location:Near Naperville, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $100k-$120k/yr. Travel: 25%
Benefits:Insurance ( Medical/ Dental/ Health), Paid Holidays, PTO, 401k 
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Instrument and Controls Project Engineer for a a leading of manufacturer of advanced technology to help reduce pollution. This is a great opportunity to work with a company that has great benefits!
Job Duties:

  • Perform instrument and controls project duties, including component selection and logic sequence design.
  • Interface with controls suppliers, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
  • Review I/C documentation and drawings from subcontractors.
  • Write functional descriptions, sequences of operation, equipment manuals, and system descriptions.
  • Collaborate with Project and Process Engineering to establish control methodology and strategy.
  • Create various I/C drawings including SAMA (analog and digital), electrical schematics, and one-line diagrams.
  • Design operator interface screens and establish safety system criteria for I/C systems.
  • Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), internal shop testing, and project startups.
  • Maintain open communication with controls OEMs such as Rockwell Software and Revere Electric.
  • Monitor industry developments in PLC technology and pricing.
  • Ensure timely delivery of components by coordinating with subcontractors according to project schedules.
  • Maintain records of electrical and I/C design documentation and cut sheets.
  • Provide support to field personnel for electrical and I/C troubleshooting.
  • Apply ISA and KKS tagging platforms as required by clients.
  • Utilize remote networking tools such as eWon for project support.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Engineering (Electrical strongly ).
  • 3–5 years of experience in Project Engineering with an emphasis on instrumentation and controls or equivalent.
  • Strong experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix); familiarity with SLC 500 and MicroLogix is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PanelView/PanelView Plus and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
  • Experience with instrumentation setup (flow, pressure, temperature, control valves), loop checks, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to create, review, and modify SAMA diagrams.
  • Knowledge of KKS and ISA tagging and .
  • Experience programming operator interfaces using FactoryTalk View SE or RSView32.
  • Must be able to travel at least 25% of the time, domestically and internationally.
  • May require field assignments of two weeks or more.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Project Engineer I&C in Naperville

Naperville, IL
Full time

Published on 09/04/2026

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