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NR Consulting · 3 hours ago

Senior Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

NR Consulting is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and technology services. They are seeking a Senior Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of power system automation and electrical power monitoring solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Nikhil Sharma
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Responsibilities

Develop functional specifications, including sequences of operation (SOO) and bills of materials (BOM)
Collaborate with electrical design teams to support the creation of detailed drawing packages
Design, configure, test, and deploy PLC, DCS, RTAC, IEDs (relays, meters, synchronizers), and HMI solutions for power system automation applications
Create and support execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) plans
Participate in loop checks, system start-up, commissioning, and deployment activities
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization of existing control systems
Deliver formal and informal technical training to internal teams or end users as needed

Qualification

Controls engineeringPower systems automationPLC programmingPower industry protocolsProject leadershipTechnical trainingTroubleshooting

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
3–6 years of experience in controls engineering or power systems automation
Hands-on experience with power automation functions such as generator synchronization, load shedding, system islanding, paralleling switchgear, or similar applications
Experience with major automation and controls platforms (or equivalent technologies)
Familiarity with common power industry communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC, BACnet)
Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits, field support, and customer-facing activities

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Ability to lead portions of project scope and provide technical guidance to team members
Additional relevant experience in power systems, controls, or automation is a plus

Company

NR Consulting

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NR Consulting is an information technology consulting firm that offers contingent hiring, direct hires, and managed IT services.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Sharabh Goyal
Founder & CEO
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