Job Description

Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Manager

Remote | Must Reside Within Driving Distance of Lafayette, LA | Up to $200,000 Total Compensation | Direct-Hire

Konik is partnering with an engineering client seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Manager to lead industrial automation and controls initiatives across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and the surrounding Southern states. This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and team coordination to deliver reliable instrumentation and control system solutions across a variety of industrial environments.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in PLC programming, industrial automation, and instrumentation, along with the leadership skills needed to guide engineering teams, coordinate field activities, and support project execution from design through commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced controls professional ready to take ownership of technical projects, develop team capabilities, and drive successful automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and controls engineering activities, including system design, PLC/HMI programming, integration, and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership for Allen-Bradley and GE control platforms, with additional exposure to Siemens systems beneficial.
• Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues involving PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure projects meet technical specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Guide control panel testing, installation, startup, and commissioning activities across industrial project sites.
• Support project planning, resource coordination, and technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop engineering and field personnel, providing technical guidance and training on control system operations.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and communicate project status, technical recommendations, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, industrial automation, and PLC programming.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or GE PLC/HMI platforms; Siemens experience is a plus.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation, analog and digital I/O, process control loops, and control system integration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating engineering teams, field personnel, subcontractors, or technical projects.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting, project coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with familiarity with project scheduling tools.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and surrounding states as needed.

Additional Role Details

• Remote position with field and project-site involvement as required.
• Projects span industrial automation and instrumentation applications across the Southern United States.
• Travel may reach up to 50%, depending on project requirements.
• Opportunity to lead technical initiatives, mentor controls professionals, and contribute to complex industrial automation projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Vacation and flex days.
• Vehicle Allowance
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Company-provided cell phone and laptop.

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