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Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

San Diego, CA; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

EnSafe is accepting applications for a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join one of our offices in either Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, or San Diego, CA. 

Candidates must be willing to work at one of the EnSafe offices listed. Relocation assistance is available to meet this expectation.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a Mid-Level Engineer who is ready to support electrical engineering designs, especially instrumentation and controls, across a variety of projects, including environmental remediation systems, industrial wastewater treatment systems, process engineering for active industrial/manufacturing facilities, and stormwater management

Joining our team means immersing yourself in an environment that nurtures creativity, encourages collaboration at all levels, fosters a supportive culture, and facilitates professional development.

Key Responsibilities of this position include:

  • Prepare, review, and mentor others in the development of design basis, design plans and specifications, design reports and O&M manuals, and equipment selection and procurement. 
  • Design, program and build control panels, remote telemetry systems, real-time data collection, and integration of components from multiple vendors.
  • Provide engineering support for  construction, operation, troubleshooting, and system optimization evaluations.
  • Provide technical assistance to teams working across multiple offices throughout the country, problem-solving, mentoring, and leading by example.
  • Prepare and/or lead the preparation of preliminary engineering reports summarizing evaluation of alternatives and presenting design criteria for the recommended solution.
  • Communicate with regulatory personnel, permitting agencies, and clients to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
  • Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and long-term cost projections for projects.

The successful candidate will have:

  • First-hand experience with treatment technologies for industrial wastewater, stormwater management, solid waste handling, landfill leachate, groundwater, and soil remediation systems.
  • Hands-on expertise in the design, fabrication, troubleshooting, and installation of industrial control panels and motor control centers, including equipment selection, procurement, conduit sizing/installation, and wire terminations.
  • Experience with instrumentation and controls, including PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and modifications across multiple platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, PanelView, C-more, etc.), along with Power BI data management.
  • Proficiency interpreting and developing single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and related electrical design documentation.
  • Experience using electrical troubleshooting equipment such as multimeters and amp clamps.
  • Familiarity with UL-508A requirements for panel fabrication.
  • Familiarity with standard safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and aerial lift operations.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited college in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering. (Licensed electricians with requisite experience may be considered).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred: Electrical Engineering P.E., or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and related design software.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
  • Strong work ethic with high attention to detail.
  • Strong consulting, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%, typically for durations not exceeding one week.
  • Business development experience desired but not required.

Why Join EnSafe?

  • Employee-Owned Advantage
    EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
  • Commitment to Growth and Wellness
    The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
  • Purpose‑Driven Work
    EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
  • Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
    Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
  • A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
    At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
  • Challenging, Creative Work
    Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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The minimum salary for this position in California is $70,304 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions.

California Salary Range

$85,000 - $135,000 USD

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients.  We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities.  We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards.  We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com

 

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