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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Salas O'Brien


Job Location:

Nashville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

At Salas OBrien Company we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build unique meaningful and high-impact careers and theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: Our Nashville office is seeking an Instrumentation a Controls Engineer to join the Industrial Division. The candidate with prepare and support instrumentation and controls deliverables such as instrument indexes I/O lists control narratives loop diagrams panel layouts network architecture diagrams cable schedules and technical specifications. The candidate will work within a multi-disciplined team of experienced engineers to deliver projects that meet project objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics or Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited school.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise independent design decisions.
  • Experience integrating interfacing and evaluating programming logic within DCS and/or PLC platforms within Industrial settings.
  • Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects within constraints of project deadlines.
  • Five years or more of experience within instrumentation and/or controls. Related projects preferred.
  • I.T. certificate of in-process preferred.
  • Experience and detailed understanding of AutoCAD and/or REVIT designing software.
  • Familiar with Pipin and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and capable of providing input with regard to instrumentation tagging and nomenclature.
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for field investigations commissioning support and client meetings.

Core Competencies:

  • Knowledge of instrumentation and control principles.
  • Knowledge of field instrument selection setpoints and use cases for associated components.
  • Ability to conduct an analysis and evaluation of breaker controls process interlocks industrial communications protocols SCADA platforms and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
  • Familiarity with a variety of control system frameworks and associated networks.
  • Assists in the preparation or modification of instrument and I/O lists specifications plans network architecture control narratives construction schedules studies permits and designs for assigned projects.
  • Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
  • Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
  • Excellent organizational and management skills.
  • Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team as well as effectively communicate with peers owners and contractors.
  • Familiar with control system platforms (PLC/DCS/SCADA).
  • Familiar with ISA and NEC codes and standards.

Location: Nashville TN

Travel: 10%

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package including:

  • Medical dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here Salas OBrien benefits

About Us:
Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paried with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life everyday.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas OBrien provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.


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Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical consulting firm. We deliver impactful, sustainable solutions for the built environment.

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