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Planning Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

Project Controls Analyst

Portland, OR ยท Hybrid

$98K - $106K/yr

... planning, reporting, performance management, account data requests, and provide financial tracking ... Experience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical ...

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How much do planning project controls engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for planning project controls engineer in Portland, OR is $113,579.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,300.00 and $136,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Associate Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

Portland, OR โ€ข Hybrid

$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, recycled water, and industrial infrastructure projects.

  • Develop control strategies, instrumentation layouts, network architectures, and SCADA system designs for treatment facilities and pump stations.

  • Support planning studies, condition assessments, and engineering reports related to automation and controls systems.


Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for a motivated professional with5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for municipal pump stations, water treatment, and wastewater facilities.ย 

Key Responsibilitiesย 

As a member of our Instrumentation & Controls team, you will take an active role in the planning, design, and delivery of automation and control system solutions for municipal and industrial clients.ย 

  • Lead the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, recycled water, and industrial infrastructure projects.ย 

  • Develop control strategies, instrumentation layouts, network architectures, and SCADA system designs for treatment facilities and pump stations.ย 

  • Prepare and review technical deliverables including control narratives, P&IDs, instrumentation specifications, I/O lists, and control system architecture diagrams.ย 

  • Collaborate with electrical, process, mechanical, and civil engineers to develop integrated, high-quality project solutions.ย 

  • Support planning studies, condition assessments,ย alternativesย analyses, and engineering reports related to automation andย controlsย systems.ย 

  • Develop project cost estimates and support project scope development.ย 

  • Coordinate with clients, system integrators, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal project teams throughout project delivery.ย 

  • Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.ย 

  • Perform QA/QC reviews and support the continued development of engineering standards, best practices, and technical excellence.ย 

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.ย 

Qualificationsย 

  • 5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, preferably in consulting engineering for water, wastewater, or industrial infrastructure projectsย 

  • Experience designing instrumentation and control systems for pump stations, treatment facilities, or similar infrastructure projectsย 

  • Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, control strategies, and instrumentation systemsย 

  • Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs and control system documentationย 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemicalย Engineering, Mechanicalย Engineeringย orย otherย related engineering fieldย 

  • Professional Engineering (PE)ย license strongly preferred; candidates with the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire will also be consideredย 

  • Strong communicationย and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environmentย 

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance andย utilizesย a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.ย 

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Salary Range:ย The anticipated salary range for this position is $107,000โ€“$147,000 annually and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.ย 

Benefits Summary:ย Medical, dental, vision,ย lifeย and disability insurance, 401(k), bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, andย additionalย employee benefits and wellness programs.ย 

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