Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer – Remote (USA) Location: Remote (Work from Home) with Monthly Travel to USA Job Sites Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, based on experience Benefits: 401(k), health insurance, professional development assistance, travel reimbursements Key Responsibilities The in-house E&I Engineer will be responsible for supervising subcontractors and ensuring the quality of electrical and instrumentation design and engineering work, covering the following areas: Electrical Engineering Responsibilities • Supervise and QC subcontractor deliverables for electrical engineering, including: • Electrical design criteria • One-line diagrams • Motor lists • Lighting plans • Heat tracing designs • Transformer & Motor Control Center (MCC) sizing and datasheets • Motor elementary diagrams • Electrical room layout & HVAC sizing • Cable schedules and routing • MCC single-line diagrams • Grounding plans & lightning protection design • Instrument power panel design • Load flow studies & fault calculations • Breaker coordination & arc flash studies • Electrical contractor bid package preparation & bid analysis Instrumentation Engineering Responsibilities • Supervise and QC subcontractor deliverables for instrumentation engineering, including: • Instrument construction specifications • Instrument technical specifications • Distributed Control System (DCS) specifications • I/O cabinet specifications • Process control design criteria • I/O lists & control system architecture diagrams • Instrument datasheets & vendor quote reviews • DCS/Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) panel design & I/O rack loading drawings • Instrument construction details • Loop sheets & termination drawings • Instrument cable schedules and routing • Instrument power panel drawings • DCS Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Customer Acceptance Test (CAT), and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) • Preparation of instrumentation contractor bid packages & bid analysis General Responsibilities • Ensure subcontractor work aligns with company workflow, project scope, and industry standards. • Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, ISA, and OSHA standards. • Work closely with process, mechanical, and automation engineers to integrate E&I systems into overall plant design. • Participate in electrical and instrumentation contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract award process. • Travel once per month to job sites for inspections, reviews, and on-site coordination. Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in industrial E&I engineering. • Strong experience in supervising subcontractors and performing QC on E&I design deliverables. • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, ISA, and industrial power distribution systems. • Experience in DCS/PLC system design, instrument selection, and control system integration. • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM, or similar design software. • Ability to work independently in a remote setting with periodic travel. Preferred: • PE (Professional Engineer) license or ISA certification. • Experience in biorefineries, ethanol plants, or biomass-based projects. • Strong knowledge of IIoT and Industry 4.0 applications in industrial electrical and control systems. • Familiarity with HMI/SCADA and automation integration. Why Join Us? • Remote Work: Work from home with travel only once a month. • Leadership Role: Oversee and ensure the quality of E&I engineering for sustainable energy projects. • Career Growth: Opportunity to refine biomass-based plant engineering standards. • Impactful Work: Contribute to green energy projects shaping the future of sustainable industry. Please send your CV to hr@americanprocess.com Job Type: Full-time Work Location: Remote