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Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Greer, SC (Hybrid Flexibility)

Full-Time | Industrial Engineering Consulting

About the Company

• A multi-discipline engineering and industrial construction firm supporting heavy industrial, chemical, and advanced manufacturing clients across the Southeast.
• Approximately 80–90% of projects involve brownfield expansions and plant upgrades, with additional greenfield capital builds. The firm operates in a highly collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers maintain direct involvement with procurement, vendor coordination, client communication, and cross-discipline execution.
• This is not a siloed EPC structure — engineers here have high visibility and ownership across the full project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

• Seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership on industrial manufacturing and process facility projects.
• This role requires strong technical depth in industrial power distribution and process controls, combined with the ability to lead multi-discipline coordination and interact directly with clients and vendors.
• The ideal candidate thrives in leaner, integrated engineering environments where cross-functional ownership is expected.

Project Environment

• Heavy industrial, chemical, and advanced manufacturing facilities
• Predominantly brownfield expansions and plant upgrades
• Multi-discipline coordination across Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Building/Construction, and Process teams
• High visibility project environment with direct client interface
• Active involvement in procurement and vendor management

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for Instrumentation & Controls design on multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and establish discipline-specific design basis and technical standards
• Perform and oversee detailed engineering calculations, studies, and design documentation
• Direct workflow of engineers, designers, and drafters
• Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, budget, risk, and execution planning
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Support procurement efforts including specification development and vendor technical review
• Manage scope changes and identify project risks
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and hazardous area classification standards
• Conduct periodic field investigations and provide site support as needed (~20% travel)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in industrial and manufacturing facility design
• Demonstrated experience serving as technical lead on engineering projects
• Experience in integrated engineering consulting environments (small-to-mid-sized firms preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Transformer and generator sizing
• Medium voltage distribution systems
• NEC and NFPA standards
• Hazardous area classification
• Industrial instrumentation specifications and process control systems
• Low-voltage control systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, Data/Telecom, BMS)
• Experience utilizing Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, high-visibility project environments

Preferred Background

• Experience within engineering consulting firms serving heavy industrial or chemical clients
• Prior exposure to brownfield plant expansions or complex facility upgrades
• Background that includes vendor management, procurement coordination, and client ownership
• Large EPC experience is valuable when paired with hands-on experience in leaner, highly integrated project environments.

Why This Role

• High-impact leadership position with cross-functional visibility
• Direct access to clients and decision-makers
• Exposure to complex industrial process environments
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Stable project pipeline across industrial manufacturing sectors

Main Responsibilities

1. Technical Services and Emergency Support

• Provide guidance and support for equipment installation, electrical system commissioning, and final acceptance testing at major project sites.
• Provide on-site/remote electrical technical support for major project sites and define repair plans.
• Respond to emergency service calls, rapidly diagnose and resolve deep-level electrical technical issues such as electrical component anomalies/malfunctioning to minimize system downtime

1. Technical Breakthrough and Business Support

• Serve as the company's internal electrical technical advisor for after-sales service team, providing remote/on-site electrical technical support and solutions for complex issues encountered by frontline after-sales service engineers.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis for major after-sales issues and draft detailed technical reports.
• Coordinate internal resources to provide strong technical support for frontline after-sales service teams.
• Build and maintain strong technical trust relationships with key clients, understand their underlying needs, and provide expertise if needed.
• Collect and report product quality information and customer potential requirements to enhance product design and market strategies.
• Participate in technical evaluations for new product development projects to ensure product designs fully internalize historical lessons learned, thereby guaranteeing the robustness of the final product

1. Team Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing

• Systematize and document electrical technical issues encountered in the field, contributing to the development and refinement of technical service manuals/training materials, and troubleshooting guides.
• Serve as a mentor for junior/mid-level after-sales service engineers, enhancing the overall electrical technical capabilities of the after-sales service team through on-site guidance, case studies, and technical training.
• Develop/optimize electrical-related standard operating procedures and fault code libraries.
• Organize and lead internal technical workshops to share the latest technology trends and best practices

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or related fields
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical design/after-sales electrical technical support for commercial/central air conditioning systems, including at least 3 years in an electrical technical expert or team lead role.
• Be proficient in industrial PLC fundamentals and selection of common electrical components and familiar with the principles, construction, and control logic of large chillers.
• Possesses outstanding independent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with proficiency in utilizing various diagnostic tools.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to clients and non-technical personnel.
• Outstanding technical documentation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork spirit and leadership potential, with a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, and dynamic work environment. Demonstrate strong ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and self-driven, capable of maintaining high efficiency with minimal supervision.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new knowledge and technologies, with a commitment to improving professional skills and overall competency.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with strong ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and adapt to both multiple stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Passion in startup environment for long term achievement is desired.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to occasional overtime and urgent business travel assignments.

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Shift: N2: Wed., Thur., Fri., Alternating Sat. 6:30PM - 7:00AM

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Spartanburg SC is the largest manufacturing and distribution site in the Keurig Dr. Pepper network. It runs on first-in-class factory systems with highly automated processing, packaging, and material movement.

The site uses a High Performance Teams structure to execute on the foundational principles of Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Manufacturing. Each associate at the Spartanburg site is accountable to a functional business unit and to the overall site operation. 

As an Electro Mechanical Technician, you will work with internal and external teams to execute varied maintenance, capital, and continuous improvement plans with minimal supervision. A strong understanding of automated electrical and mechanical systems is key to your success in this role.

In this team-based environment, you will be looked upon to train, mentor, and guide the work of less experienced technicians within your group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute predefined maintenance and continuous improvement plans.
• Identify gaps, breakdowns, and opportunities in equipment and integrated factory systems.
• Drive maintenance and process improvements to implementation or resolution.
• Identify, plan, and execute work to troubleshoot, repair, modify, or install complex manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Work with Stakeholders to understand requirements and recommend or develop plans and designs to fulfill.
• Assist other technicians and technical teams as priorities dictate, time allows, or as directed.
• Complete or assist with special projects and/or other duties as directed.
• Comply with regulatory, Keurig Dr Pepper departmental policies, procedures, and standards with special focus on Safety and Quality.
• Maintain safe, clean, & well-organized work areas.

• Pay starting at $42.08 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $44.29 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.
• Shift Premium: Wed., $1/hr, Thur., $1/h, Fri. $2/hr, Sat. $2/hr

• Where Applicable:   

  • Benefits eligible day one!!
  • Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering and or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 5 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated systems and equipment.
• Proficient mechanical, electrical and PLC skills (Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff preferred)
• Experience with Laser Guided Vehicles and Autonomous Mobile Robots is preferred.
• Experience with robotic system (Fanuc preferred).
• Experience with vision and quality gate sytems.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and diagrams.
• Ability to work efficiently within standards, revision control, and change management rules.
• Ability to use and understand precision testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory control, warehouse execution, and manufacturing execution systems is preferred.
• Proficient in Office applications.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and effective with minimal supervision.
• Ability to cooperate, collaborate, be punctual, and follow instructions.
• Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

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