Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

FuelCell Energy

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer designing and delivering fuel cell-based systems for power generation and carbon capture. Lead control system architectures and HMI software development for energy applications.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeTexas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $132,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering, with a strong focus on PLC and HMI programming, system testing, and safety instrumented systems. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure effective design and implementation.

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PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingInstrumentation SelectionSafety Instrumented Systems (SIS)Control System Architecture

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation EngineeringControls EngineeringSystem TestingI/O CheckoutLoop ChecksCommissioningStartup ActivitiesRoot Cause AnalysisDesign DocumentationHAZOPs

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Industrial SystemsPower GenerationProcess SystemsEnergy SystemsFMEAsSafety Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the selection, specification, and application of instrumentation, valves, and field devices
Define and maintain control system architectures
Design, develop, and support PLC and HMI software
Produce and review instrumentation and controls design documentation
Execute and support system testing, I/O checkout, loop checks, commissioning, and startup activities
Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering
Provide technical leadership for field issue resolution and root cause analysis
Support the design and implementation of Safety Instrumented System (SIS) functions
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, FMEAs, and safety assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering within industrial, power generation, process, or energy systems
Demonstrated senior-level experience with instrumentation and valve selection, specification, and application
Strong, hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming for industrial control systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life/disability insurance
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase plan
generous paid leave