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Project Instrumentation Engineer Jobs in Florida

Overview ELECTRICAL ENGINEER LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret TRAVEL ... Monitor the progress of project instrumentation support quality of service rendered and data ...

Overview ELECTRICAL ENGINEER LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret TRAVEL ... Monitor the progress of project instrumentation support quality of service rendered and data ...

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What is a project instrumentation engineer?

Project Instrumentation Engineers are professionals responsible for designing, specifying, and overseeing the installation and maintenance of instrumentation systems used to monitor and control engineering processes within a project. They ensure that instruments such as sensors, control systems, and measurement devices are correctly integrated to meet the project’s technical and safety requirements. Their role often involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout a project's lifecycle.

How does a project instrumentation engineer typically collaborate with other engineering disciplines during a project?

Project Instrumentation Engineers work closely with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers to ensure that instrumentation systems are properly integrated into overall plant or system designs. They often participate in multidisciplinary meetings to coordinate specifications, resolve interface issues, and align project timelines. Effective collaboration and communication are essential, as these engineers must translate process requirements into instrumentation solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project instrumentation engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Instrumentation Engineer, you need a solid background in instrumentation engineering principles, process control, and project management, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as PLC/DCS systems, AutoCAD, and software for instrumentation design, along with certifications like ISA CAP or PMP, is often required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for designing, implementing, and managing complex instrumentation projects that meet safety, quality, and timeline objectives.

Instrumentation Engineer

Valparaiso, FL • On-site

The Air Force Civilian Service
Public Administration • 10K+ employees

$89K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Plan and carry out assignments related to engineering for Airborne Instrumentation programs/projects independently.

  • Analyze, interpret, and report findings of engineering projects related to airborne instrumentation.

  • Guide technical and programmatic work of team members in related projects.


Air Force Civilian Service rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Go above and beyond. With the Air Force Civilian Service, we are the powerhouse behind the U.S. Air Force. From developing cutting-edge technology to ensuring the well-being of our Airmen, your work will have a global impact.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Instrumentation Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work at Eglin AFB, FL. This is an interdisciplinary position and will consider (0850, 0855 OPM series candidates).
Member will serve as a professional engineer responsible for engineering for assigned programs/projects related to Airborne Instrumentation. Employee plans and carries out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides technical and programmatic work of team members in comparable junior grades. Completed work and reports are reviewed for feasibility, compatibility with other work or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.
Salary: $89,508 - $138,370
Value of Position (VOP): If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.
Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship required.
A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is requirement.
The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
This position is designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
Knowledge of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, materials, and equipment to effectively apply multidisciplinary engineering theories, procedures, and techniques to design and maintain airborne instrumentation modifications.
Knowledge to perform requirements planning, coordination, test direction, data collection, analysis, and reporting of results for a wide variety of 896 TSS projects.
Knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques, procedures, and processes to provide credible and precise technical inputs related to airborne instrumentation.
Skill in planning and organizing engineering activities, analyzing data to verify item/system meets established performance requirements, and in providing thorough and precise information to management.
Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.
For further info about the 0801 series: OPM General Engineering Series 0801
Similar Job Titles/Fields of Study/Skills & Keywords: ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. Airborne Instrumentation.
Ideal candidate is electronics and/or electrical engineer. BS in electronics/electrical engineering.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload 2-page resume (PDF or Word Doc). Be sure to include your contact information, relevant experience (with information on day/month/year experience began and ended), and information on education, certifications or licensures, and three professional references. Please see additional recommendations for formatting your resume at the following link: USAJOBS Resume Formatting.
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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required

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