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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is currently searching for a qualified Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Construction Inspector, with 10 or more years’ experience to join our Resilience Water West Division based in Phoenix, AZ.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified self-motivated individual to join our Phoenix based Electrical Group in one of the premier municipal consulting firms in the country. The EI&C Inspector will utilize their prior experience and expertise in construction field management, quality control of installations, report documentation, and knowledge of the National Electrical Code for inspection of various construction and/or reconstruction projects for municipal water and wastewater plant and infrastructure projects in Arizona.
EI&C Inspector will perform inspections, coordination, testing oversight, loop checks, commissioning, and verification of Contract Document compliance for medium/low voltage power distribution systems, grounding systems, lighting systems, instrumentation and controls, communications, fire alarm and security systems.
Role accountabilities:
The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Construction Inspector will provide overall quality of work, testing procedures, inspection protocols, construction techniques and timely completion of daily inspection activities and will be responsible for inspection of materials used on projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and ordinances. They will review plans for assigned projects, observes, and inspects construction work performed by others and attends pre-construction conferences, progress meetings, safety meetings, and bid openings. Position also provides coordination of information both written and orally, to client staff, Arcadis staff, and outside agencies.
Additional duties include:
- Review equipment submittals provide comments to the Arcadis Electrical Group Leader or other delegated task leader.
- Uses basic knowledge of cost trends, change management, claims, and other construction-related matters to ensure compliance with Arcadis standards and those put forth in other contract documents for timely completion and quality product.
- While performing inspection of active projects, ensure the Arcadis project safety guidelines are being met. Any noncompliant activities will be reported to the H&S Representative and/or Resident Engineer/Project Manager.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years’ minimum experience in the municipal water construction industry as an Electrical Foreman or Electrical Supervisor specializing power distribution, instrumentation and controls.
- High School Diploma.
Key Skills & Attributes:
Extensive knowledge and working experience of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace). Industry standard electrical inspection practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to maintain effective working relationships owner, construction management staff and contractors, utility company representatives, regulatory agencies, and other public and private organizations. Able to prepare detailed record documentation of work in progress. Basic knowledge of Primavera and/or MS Project and proficiency with MS Office Suite (WORD, Excel, etc.).
Position requires employee to work in various weather conditions and in potentially dangerous surroundings often found at construction sites. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and/or ladders as some inspection work will be at elevated heights
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study.
- Continuing Education Credits or Certification in Electrical Construction related area.
- Certifications/Licenses - Ideal candidate would possess an Electrical Inspector’s Certification or License.
- OSHA 10 Safety and Confined Space Entry Training.
- BlueBeam experience.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $98,000 - $145,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is currently searching for a qualified Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Construction Inspector, with 10 or more years’ experience to join our Resilience Water West Division based in Phoenix, AZ.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified self-motivated individual to join our Phoenix based Electrical Group in one of the premier municipal consulting firms in the country. The EI&C Inspector will utilize their prior experience and expertise in construction field management, quality control of installations, report documentation, and knowledge of the National Electrical Code for inspection of various construction and/or reconstruction projects for municipal water and wastewater plant and infrastructure projects in Arizona.
EI&C Inspector will perform inspections, coordination, testing oversight, loop checks, commissioning, and verification of Contract Document compliance for medium/low voltage power distribution systems, grounding systems, lighting systems, instrumentation and controls, communications, fire alarm and security systems.
Role accountabilities:
The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Construction Inspector will provide overall quality of work, testing procedures, inspection protocols, construction techniques and timely completion of daily inspection activities and will be responsible for inspection of materials used on projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and ordinances. They will review plans for assigned projects, observes, and inspects construction work performed by others and attends pre-construction conferences, progress meetings, safety meetings, and bid openings. Position also provides coordination of information both written and orally, to client staff, Arcadis staff, and outside agencies.
Additional duties include:
- Review equipment submittals provide comments to the Arcadis Electrical Group Leader or other delegated task leader.
- Uses basic knowledge of cost trends, change management, claims, and other construction-related matters to ensure compliance with Arcadis standards and those put forth in other contract documents for timely completion and quality product.
- While performing inspection of active projects, ensure the Arcadis project safety guidelines are being met. Any noncompliant activities will be reported to the H&S Representative and/or Resident Engineer/Project Manager.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years’ minimum experience in the municipal water construction industry as an Electrical Foreman or Electrical Supervisor specializing power distribution, instrumentation and controls.
- High School Diploma.
Key Skills & Attributes:
Extensive knowledge and working experience of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace). Industry standard electrical inspection practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to maintain effective working relationships owner, construction management staff and contractors, utility company representatives, regulatory agencies, and other public and private organizations. Able to prepare detailed record documentation of work in progress. Basic knowledge of Primavera and/or MS Project and proficiency with MS Office Suite (WORD, Excel, etc.).
Position requires employee to work in various weather conditions and in potentially dangerous surroundings often found at construction sites. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and/or ladders as some inspection work will be at elevated heights
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study.
- Continuing Education Credits or Certification in Electrical Construction related area.
- Certifications/Licenses - Ideal candidate would possess an Electrical Inspector’s Certification or License.
- OSHA 10 Safety and Confined Space Entry Training.
- BlueBeam experience.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $98,000 - $145,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
#LI-RT4
#Resilience-NA
#Water-NA
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy89
- Jacobs11
- NAES Corporation10
- Affiliated Engineers9
- Valar Atomics6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Energy6
- Technology & Software4
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Electronics & Hardware3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instrumentation and controls technician jobs.
- Experience with PLC and DCS programming, configuration, and troubleshooting in an industrial setting
- Proficiency calibrating pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments to documented standards
- Associate degree or technical diploma in instrumentation, electronics, or a related field
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics
- NCCER Instrumentation certification or equivalent documented apprenticeship completion
- Familiarity with OSHA process safety management regulations and permit-to-work procedures
Tips for Your Instrumentation and Controls Technician Job Search
List every calibration standard you've used
Hiring managers scan for specific standards like ISO 17025 or NIST-traceable calibration experience. Pull your past work orders or logbooks and name every standard, instrument brand, and measurement range you've worked with on your resume.
Highlight PLC and DCS platforms by name
Generic references to 'automation experience' get overlooked. Name the exact platforms you've configured or troubleshot, whether Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell DCS, or Emerson DeltaV, so your resume matches the keywords screeners are filtering on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instrumentation and controls technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry background
Experience in a refinery does not automatically transfer on paper to a pharmaceutical cleanroom or a power plant. When searching, filter by industry and tailor your resume to reflect the regulatory environment and documentation standards specific to each sector you're targeting.
Prepare a troubleshooting narrative for interviews
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a real fault you diagnosed. Write out two or three examples in advance, covering the symptom, the diagnostic steps you took, and the fix, so you can deliver them clearly without fumbling under pressure.
Negotiate shift differentials and standby pay separately
Base pay is only part of the offer in plant-based roles. Night shift premiums, on-call rates, and tool allowances are often negotiable line items that don't show up in the initial offer letter, so ask about each one before you accept.
Instrumentation and Controls Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instrumentation and controls technicians?
Sargent & Lundy, Jacobs, and NAES Corporation are hiring the most instrumentation and controls technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster near refining corridors, chemical plant hubs, and large utility infrastructure projects.
How many instrumentation and controls technician jobs are remote?
About 67% of instrumentation and controls technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include control systems programming, documentation review, and remote monitoring support positions that do not require physical access to field instruments.
How do you become an instrumentation and controls technician?
Most instrumentation and controls technicians start with an associate degree or technical certificate in instrumentation, industrial electronics, or process technology, then complete an apprenticeship or entry-level plant role to build hands-on calibration and troubleshooting experience. Earning an NCCER Instrumentation credential strengthens your resume significantly. From there, gaining exposure to multiple PLC and DCS platforms broadens the roles you qualify for.
Can you get hired as an instrumentation and controls technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist, particularly at plants that run formal apprenticeship programs or hire graduates directly from two-year technical programs. Employers hiring with limited experience typically expect you to demonstrate strong fundamentals in electrical theory, an ability to read loop diagrams, and comfort following written calibration procedures. Any documented lab work, co-op rotations, or even military electronics training is relevant and worth listing.
What does the instrumentation and controls technician interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen followed by an on-site technical interview and, in some cases, a practical skills assessment in a lab or on the plant floor. The technical interview typically covers fault diagnosis scenarios, loop troubleshooting questions, and instrument calibration procedures. Safety knowledge, including lockout/tagout and permit-to-work processes, comes up consistently. Final stages often include a background check and drug screening before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to instrumentation and controls technician jobs?
You can find and apply to instrumentation and controls technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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