Entry Level I&C Engineer
The Entry Level I&C Engineer at Confidential Client will work under experienced engineers to design, develop, and implement control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. This role involves ensuring systems meet specifications and quality standards for municipal and industrial clients, emphasizing continuous learning, teamwork, and client-focused service in a collaborative engineering consulting environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a water & wastewater engineering consulting firm.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team and support the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation & control (I&C) systems for water and wastewater treatment projects. Typical responsibilities include:
- Assist senior engineers with PLC, HMI, and SCADA design and programming.
- Support control panel design, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation selection.
- Prepare technical specifications, control narratives, and as-built documentation.
- Perform system testing, startup support, and commissioning activities (on-site as required).
- Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and electrical team members to integrate controls with process designs.
- Help ensure designs meet regulatory and client quality standards.
- Participate in project meetings, client coordination, and periodic site visits.
- Maintain clear technical documentation and support QA/QC review processes.
Who We’re Looking For
Candidates should demonstrate an eagerness to learn and a foundational engineering skillset:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a closely related field.
- Relevant coursework, senior-year projects, or internships in controls, automation, or electrical engineering.
- EIT certification or actively working toward PE is preferred.
- Basic familiarity with PLC/HMI concepts, industrial instrumentation, or SCADA is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; client- and team-focused work style.
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to delivering quality work on time and within budget.
- Willingness to travel to project sites in the Midwest when needed.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $97,361 per year (estimated).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Robust 401(k) plan with company contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Flexible work schedules around core hours.
- Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
- Support for professional organization membership and development.
- Discretionary annual bonuses and a monthly profit-sharing plan (industry-unique).
About Our Client
Confidential Client is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm serving municipal and industrial clients on water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across the upper Midwest. They work in multi-discipline teams to deliver client-focused infrastructure solutions and have received recognition for engineering excellence in wastewater treatment plant design.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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