Senior Electrical Instrumentation Controls Engineer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

• Sundyne is offering a $10k sign-on bonus for anyone that joins the team!
• Assisted relocation!

The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineers will join the Controls Engineering Team. The E & I Engineer will be responsible for all electrical and instrumentation on our compressor production orders. These engineered-to-order systems are installed in refineries, petrochemical plants, and power stations throughout the world. This position is based in Arvada, Colorado (on-site).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Study project and customer specification documents and develop control package accordingly

Maintain product safety in all designs

Performs system specification, design, architecture, and development for Control Systems (Siemens and Rockwell PLC based) and machinery monitoring systems such as Bently Nevada

Knowledge of Networking and HMI

Develop procedures, manuals, and other documentation for projects and internal use

Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, flow charts, cause / effect diagrams, and piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID’s)

Generation of PLC Code, Bill of Materials, One-Line Drawings, Wire Lists, Schematics, Control Narrative, Cause and Effect Matrix and all associated controls documentation

Prepare Factory Acceptance Test procedure and completing the test at our facility. Repeat for customer witness

Perform basic design and troubleshooting of communications networks and wiring for Ethernet, Modbus and Fieldbus

Specification of process valves and instrumentation associated with performance and anti-surge controllers

Follow local and international regulatory codes

Prepares and reviews skid electrical installation and needed BOM

Effectively plan, schedule, manage and report on multiple projects with various deadlines and responsibility levels

Some travel, including international, required for field support and customer meetings

Some travel, including international, required for field support and customer meetings (20-30%)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s / Degree from an accredited university in STEM

Centrifugal compressor controls / surge controls

Proven programing skills for Rockwell (Allen Bradley) / Factory Talk

8 + years or more of related work experience

Skills

Understand all aspects of automation including : PLC, DCS, SCADA / HMI, SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation Design and Industrial IT

Familiar with configuration of various automation systems. Ability to develop code, specify hardware and develop / modify HMI graphics

Candidate should be capable of understanding Oil, Gas and Petrochemical process systems

Basic understanding of hazardous area electrical classification and knowledge of NEC, IEC and other international requirements

Familiar with AutoCAD and drafting software

Familiar with MCC circuitry, VFDs and soft starters

Working knowledge of MS office products

Familiarity with rotating machinery and pumps

Familiar with cable and conduit interconnection for instruments and motors

Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols

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If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Compensation Details

Annual Salary : $120,000.00 - $155,000.00

Additional Compensation

Salary Range for this position : $120k-155k (the salary offered will be determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and will be compared with internal equity along with market data for this position).

Application Deadline :

2025-12-04