Remote Instrumentation Engineer Jobs
Remote Instrumentation Engineer jobs are open across oil and gas, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing at remote-first engineering firms and distributed technical teams. Companies hiring remotely right now include Sargent & Lundy, Olsson, and AFRY. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.
Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.
Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.
Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.
Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths.
Job Description
Role Summary
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer serves as the discipline lead on multi‑disciplinary projects, responsible for all I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, maintaining schedules, and communicating effectively with clients and project team. The role includes full‑scope I&C design from specifying instrumentation, control systems, and safety controls to producing detailed drawings, lists, narratives, and construction packages while also supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.
Responsibilities:
Discipline Lead on multi-discipline projects responsible for I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, meeting project schedule, and communication with clients and project team.
Participate in studies preparing cost estimates for instrumentation and control systems.
Provide input into Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
Specify control system components for DCS and PLC systems.
Specify various types of instrumentation for flow, pressure, level, temperature, and analytical measurement.
Collaborate with process engineers and vendors to size and specify control valves.
Work with design staff to generate Loop Diagrams and Junction Box Wiring Diagrams.
Develop project lists including Instrument Index, I/O List, Panel List, and Cable List.
Prepare Instrument Installation Details.
Work with design staff to develop Plan Drawings to identify locations of control valves, instrumentation, control panels, junction boxes and cable trays.
Coordinate with piping design team to ensure proper installation of control valves and in-line instrumentation as well as compressed air distribution.
Develop E-Stop safety control design utilizing safety relays and safety PLCs.
Review and integrate Vendor equipment documentation into construction packages.
Write Loop Control Narratives to be utilized for control system programming.
Prepare bid, construction, and demo packages for contractor use to include written scope of work.
Visit customer sites to gather field data for detailed design.
Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
This position supports office-based, hybrid (part‑time office/part‑time remote), or fully remote when office location is outside reasonable commuting distance.
Qualifications
You must have a legal right to live and work in the United States.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
Required Professional Engineering registration or in process of obtaining.
Minimum of 10 years of experience with process instrumentation in the Pulp and Paper industry is preferred. Experience in Oil and Gas or Chemical Industry is also acceptable.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and comfortable working in a team environment.
Ability to travel to customer sites. Travel varies but may range from 10-15%.
Additional Information
A Instrumentation and Controls Engineer should exhibit a high level of the following personal attributes:
Leadership
Communication
Judgment
Team Player
Work Ethic
Cooperation Skills
Analytical Skills
Adaptability
Desire to Learn and Educate
Willingness to Travel
As part of your online application process, please provide a CV. We only accept online applications.
Additional Information
AFRY USA offers you:
- Competitive performance-oriented compensation
- Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
- Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
- Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
- A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
- Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
- You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America
At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients
As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.
AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.
AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.
Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.
Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.
Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.
Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths.
Job Description
Role Summary
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer serves as the discipline lead on multi‑disciplinary projects, responsible for all I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, maintaining schedules, and communicating effectively with clients and project team. The role includes full‑scope I&C design from specifying instrumentation, control systems, and safety controls to producing detailed drawings, lists, narratives, and construction packages while also supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.
Responsibilities:
Discipline Lead on multi-discipline projects responsible for I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort, meeting project schedule, and communication with clients and project team.
Participate in studies preparing cost estimates for instrumentation and control systems.
Provide input into Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
Specify control system components for DCS and PLC systems.
Specify various types of instrumentation for flow, pressure, level, temperature, and analytical measurement.
Collaborate with process engineers and vendors to size and specify control valves.
Work with design staff to generate Loop Diagrams and Junction Box Wiring Diagrams.
Develop project lists including Instrument Index, I/O List, Panel List, and Cable List.
Prepare Instrument Installation Details.
Work with design staff to develop Plan Drawings to identify locations of control valves, instrumentation, control panels, junction boxes and cable trays.
Coordinate with piping design team to ensure proper installation of control valves and in-line instrumentation as well as compressed air distribution.
Develop E-Stop safety control design utilizing safety relays and safety PLCs.
Review and integrate Vendor equipment documentation into construction packages.
Write Loop Control Narratives to be utilized for control system programming.
Prepare bid, construction, and demo packages for contractor use to include written scope of work.
Visit customer sites to gather field data for detailed design.
Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
This position supports office-based, hybrid (part‑time office/part‑time remote), or fully remote when office location is outside reasonable commuting distance.
Qualifications
You must have a legal right to live and work in the United States.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
Required Professional Engineering registration or in process of obtaining.
Minimum of 10 years of experience with process instrumentation in the Pulp and Paper industry is preferred. Experience in Oil and Gas or Chemical Industry is also acceptable.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and comfortable working in a team environment.
Ability to travel to customer sites. Travel varies but may range from 10-15%.
Additional Information
A Instrumentation and Controls Engineer should exhibit a high level of the following personal attributes:
Leadership
Communication
Judgment
Team Player
Work Ethic
Cooperation Skills
Analytical Skills
Adaptability
Desire to Learn and Educate
Willingness to Travel
As part of your online application process, please provide a CV. We only accept online applications.
Additional Information
AFRY USA offers you:
- Competitive performance-oriented compensation
- Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
- Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
- Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
- A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
- Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
- You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America
At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients
As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.
AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote instrumentation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, instrumentation, or chemical engineering or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems from major vendors
- Proficiency reading and creating P&IDs and instrument loop diagrams
- Familiarity with ISA standards and process safety instrumented systems
- Experience with instrument calibration, loop testing, and field commissioning
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician or equivalent certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Instrumentation Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote instrumentation engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async communication skills up front
Remote instrumentation engineering teams rely on written handoffs, shared documentation, and tools like Confluence or Microsoft Teams. Mention specific examples of remote coordination in your cover letter, not just technical credentials.
Build a remote-ready instrumentation portfolio
Document loop diagrams, P&IDs, calibration procedures, or SCADA configurations you have designed or modified. Sharing a portfolio link or PDF gives remote hiring managers concrete evidence of your technical output before an interview.
Target companies with distributed engineering teams
Engineering consultancies and industrial technology firms with multiple client sites are more likely to have established remote workflows for instrumentation engineers. Look for job postings that mention cross-site or multi-facility project scope.
Remote Instrumentation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote instrumentation engineer job?
Remote instrumentation engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction and clear written communication alongside the technical skills. Remote employers in process industries and engineering consultancies screen for proficiency with SCADA systems, PLC programming, instrumentation loop design, and tools like AutoCAD Instrumentation or SOLIDWORKS. Candidates who document past projects with measurable outcomes and show experience coordinating across distributed teams consistently stand out.
Which companies hire remote instrumentation engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote instrumentation engineers include Sargent & Lundy, Olsson, and AFRY, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies hiring this role remotely tend to be engineering consultancies, remote-first industrial technology firms, and distributed teams in energy, life sciences, and chemical processing.
Can you get a remote instrumentation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level instrumentation engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and make decisions independently from day one. Engineering consultancies and industrial software firms occasionally hire juniors remotely. A portfolio of lab projects, internship deliverables, or personal instrumentation builds can substitute for professional experience, and familiarity with remote collaboration tools like Confluence and JIRA helps open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote instrumentation engineer jobs?
Usually, but not always. Most remote instrumentation engineer postings list a degree in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering as a baseline, though some firms accept an equivalent combination of certifications and demonstrated hands-on work. Remote employers weigh practical skills, documented project outcomes, and proficiency with instrumentation standards like ISA-5.1 alongside formal credentials when evaluating candidates.
Which industries hire the most remote instrumentation engineers?
Most remote instrumentation engineer openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire instrumentation engineers remotely because their engineering teams are geographically distributed across multiple plant sites, facilities, or client locations.
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