EIC Engineer

EIC Engineer I / II

Overview

Our client is seeking an EIC Engineer I / II to join a growing engineering team supporting industrial projects across a variety of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop expertise in electrical power systems, instrumentation, controls, automation, SCADA, and protection and control systems . The successful candidate will support engineering design activities, technical calculations, project deliverables, and multidisciplinary project execution while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire to grow their career in electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering within industrial project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Support

• Perform assigned engineering tasks under the direction of senior engineers and project leadership.
• Support the preparation of engineering deliverables for assigned projects.
• Assist with engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Apply project requirements and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Participate in technical reviews and incorporate review comments into project deliverables.
• Coordinate assigned work with engineers, designers, and project team members.

Electrical Engineering

• Assist in the development of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Support power system design activities utilizing vendor documentation and equipment specifications.
• Assist with power system studies and electrical system evaluations.
• Support equipment specification development and vendor technical evaluations.
• Assist with the preparation of electrical drawings and design documentation.

Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

• Support instrumentation and controls engineering activities.
• Assist in the development of instrumentation and controls design deliverables.
• Support the review and development of P&IDs.
• Assist with instrumentation selection and specification activities.
• Support vendor package reviews and procurement processes.
• Contribute to the development of control system documentation and technical deliverables.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Participate in project meetings and technical review sessions.
• Communicate project progress and technical issues to project leadership.
• Complete assigned engineering tasks within established budget and schedule requirements.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and documenting project decisions.
• Support proposal development and scope definition activities as assigned.

Quality & Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable engineering standards and code requirements.
• Assist in maintaining quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables.
• Apply engineering best practices throughout project execution.
• Support the development of safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 0-5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience or academic exposure to electrical power systems, instrumentation, or controls engineering.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience within industrial, manufacturing, energy, or engineering environments is a plus.

Technical Knowledge

Basic understanding of:

• Electrical power systems
• Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Instrumentation and control systems
• Automation and SCADA systems
• Protection and control systems
• Electrical and instrumentation drawings
• Engineering calculations and technical documentation

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise.

Industry Standards

Knowledge of:

• IEEE
• NFPA
• ISA
• NEMA
• API
• ANSI

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain.
• Internship or co-op experience in engineering or industrial environments.
• Exposure to electrical, instrumentation, or controls design.
• Experience working with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Interest in developing a career within industrial engineering and project execution.

Work Environment

• Collaborative, team-oriented engineering environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and project professionals.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Most Important Requirements

1. 2-5 years of engineering experience with exposure to electrical power systems, instrumentation, controls, automation, or SCADA environments.
2. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline); EIT certification or ability to obtain is preferred.
3. Experience supporting or learning electrical design, power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems engineering in industrial, manufacturing, or energy projects.
4. Familiarity with electrical drawings, P&IDs, engineering calculations, technical documentation, and industry standards (IEEE, NFPA, ISA, NEMA, API, ANSI).