Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer (entry-level)

Brown and Caldwell is currently seeking an enthusiastic entry-Level Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our dynamic team in Salt Lake City, UT. In this role, your primary responsibilities will center on instrumentation and control systems for industrial and municipal projects, with additional opportunities to collaborate with our electrical engineering team and contribute to electrical design tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to launch their career, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside seasoned professionals in a supportive and innovative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, specification, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems, including control panels, PLCs, instrumentation selection, and process automation.
• Support the development of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on tasks such as power distribution, motor control centers, and related electrical systems.
• Participate in drafting and design work using AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and/or Revit, with opportunities to learn and grow your skills in 2D and 3D/BIM design.
• Contribute to the preparation of contract drawings, bid packages, and technical documentation.
• Conduct field investigations and provide support during construction, both in the office and on-site.
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers and designers in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Strong interest in instrumentation, controls, and automation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in industrial control systems, PLC programming, or instrumentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, or similar drafting/design tools.
• EIT certification or eligibility.
• Exposure to the National Electrical Code and industrial power systems.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $65,000 -$88,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with over 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.