About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry‑Level Instrument, Electrical & Controls (IE&C) Engineer to join their Priceville, AL team. This is an early-career opportunity suitable for new graduates or candidates with internship/co‑op experience who want hands‑on exposure to industrial instrumentation, electrical power systems, controls, and PLC work within the Energy, Oil & Gas sector.

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What You’ll Do

The successful candidate will work under guidance from experienced engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support IE&C design, commissioning, and fieldwork for industrial process and manufacturing projects.

• Support development of IE&C installation drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Create data sheets, equipment specifications, and contractor bid packages that meet codes and client requirements.
• Assist with development, troubleshooting, and migration of PLC logic (Rockwell Automation).
• Contribute to P&ID instrumentation and controls elements.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and quality standards.
• Support startup and commissioning, and provide construction observation and field support.
• Track tasks and communicate progress to project managers to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare technical scopes, reports, and proposals for multi‑discipline projects.
• Travel to client sites as required to gather field data and support installations (approx. 5% travel).

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Projects You May Work On

Examples of typical project work:

• Process instrumentation sizing and specification
• PLC control system design, modifications, and migrations (Rockwell)
• Low- and medium-voltage power distribution design and protection coordination
• VFD installation and motor control systems
• DCS installations and backup power systems
• Arc-flash analysis, grounding and lightning protection
• Industrial facility lighting, electric heat tracing, communication systems
• Process analyzer and sample systems

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• FE passed, EIT certified, or willingness to pursue FE completion within an agreed timeframe after hire.
• Internship, co‑op, academic project, or entry-level experience related to instrumentation, electrical power, controls, manufacturing, process, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit and PLC concepts (Rockwell preferred).
• Able to perform field work (lifting small equipment, climbing stairs/ladders, wearing PPE).

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Preferred

• Prior internship or co‑op experience in industrial/plant environments or engineering consulting with IE&C project exposure.

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Physical & Work Conditions

• May carry light field measurement equipment (up to ~15 lbs).
• Will perform indoor/outdoor site visits; ability to walk up to one mile on plant/construction sites.
• Able to use multi‑level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to work in protective clothing for short periods and to hear safety alarms while wearing hearing protection.
• Normal office duties (typing, preparing technical documents) combined with periodic field work.

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Employment Type, Location & Travel

• Employment type: Full‑time (may include contract assignment components)
• Location: Priceville, AL (onsite / field as required)
• Travel: Approximately 5%

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 USD per year (actual pay determined by experience, qualifications, and location).
• Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
• U.S. benefits package typically includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Professional development support

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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