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ServiceNow Architect

AL ยท On-site +1

$140K/yr

Remote *Dependent upon qualifications Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do ... with the engineering manager and other stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery. Job ...

$100K - $131.80K/yr

Platform Engineering Lead Reports to: Sr. Manager, Data Platform Engineering and Ops Location: United States (Remote) Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states:

Lead VDC Engineer

Montgomery, AL ยท On-site +1

$158.30K - $165.20K/yr

Multiple locations may be listed, but this position is not hybrid or remote--it is a fulltime ... A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.

GCP Manager

Birmingham, AL ยท On-site +1

Coordinate with architecture, engineering, and delivery stakeholders to oversee execution ... remote client service delivery. Recruiting for this role ends on 06/30/2026. Work you'll do As a ...

Project Manager (Remote- Canada) Job Location (Short): Madison, United States Workplace Type: Remote Req Id: 3056 Responsibilities Octave project managers lead large-scale software implementations ...

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How much do remote engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote engineering manager in Alabama is $133,119.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,600.00 and $156,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Engineering Manager job?

A Remote Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing a team of engineers who work remotely. Their duties include setting technical direction, managing projects, ensuring team collaboration, and supporting professional growth. They also focus on communication, process improvement, and aligning the team's work with company goals. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and remote management skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Engineering Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Engineering Manager, you need a strong background in software engineering, team leadership, and project management, usually supported by a relevant technical degree and previous leadership experience. Familiarity with agile methodologies, code repositories (like Git), collaboration platforms (such as Slack and Jira), and sometimes certifications like PMP are commonly expected. Outstanding communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to motivate and build trust within distributed teams are standout soft skills. These qualities are essential for successfully leading remote teams, ensuring project alignment, and delivering engineering goals efficiently in a virtual environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Remote Engineering Managers, and how are they typically addressed in the work environment?

Remote Engineering Managers often face challenges such as ensuring clear communication across diverse time zones, fostering team cohesion in a virtual setting, and maintaining project visibility. Many companies address these issues by utilizing daily standup meetings, regular one-on-one check-ins, and collaboration tools like Slack, Jira, or Zoom to keep everyone connected and accountable. Managers are encouraged to establish clear processes, transparent goals, and open lines of communication to create a supportive environment. Investing in team-building activities and regular feedback sessions also helps remote teams remain engaged and productive.
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Infographic showing various Remote Engineering Manager job openings in Alabama as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,119 per year, or $64 per hour.

Instrumentation and Controls Engineering - Lead

AFRY

Birmingham, AL โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Company Description

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.ย 

Job Description

Role Summaryย 

The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer serves as the discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects, responsible for all I&C deliverables, estimating engineering effort,ย maintainingย schedules, and communicating effectively with clients and project team. The role includes fullscope I&C design from specifying instrumentation, control systems, and safety controls to producing detailed drawings, lists, narratives, and construction packagesย while also supporting field data collection, commissioning, and startup.ย 

Responsibilities:ย 

  • Discipline Lead on multi-discipline projects responsible for I&Cย deliverables, estimating engineering effort, meeting project schedule, and communication with clients and project team.ย 

  • Participate in studies preparing cost estimates for instrumentation and control systems.ย 

  • Provide input into Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's).ย 

  • Specify control system components for DCS and PLC systems.ย 

  • Specifyย various typesย of instrumentation for flow, pressure, level,ย temperature,ย andย analyticalย measurement.ย 

  • Collaborate with process engineers and vendors to size and specify control valves.ย 

  • Workย with design staff to generate Loop Diagrams and Junction Box Wiring Diagrams.ย 

  • Develop project lists including Instrument Index, I/O List, Panel List, and Cable List.ย 

  • Prepare Instrument Installation Details.ย 

  • Work with design staff to develop Plan Drawings toย identifyย locations of control valves,instrumentation, control panels, junctionย boxesย and cable trays.ย 

  • Coordinate withย pipingย design team to ensure proper installation of control valves and in-line instrumentation as well as compressed air distribution.ย 

  • Develop E-Stop safety control designย utilizingย safety relays and safetyย PLCs.ย 

  • Review and integrate Vendor equipment documentation into construction packages.ย 

  • Write Loop Control Narratives to beย utilizedย for control system programming.ย 

  • Prepare bid, construction, and demo packages for contractor use to include written scope of work.ย 

  • Visit customer sites to gather field data for detailed design.ย 

  • Provide field support during construction,ย commissioning,ย and start-up.ย 

  • This position supports office-based, hybrid (parttime office/parttime remote), or fully remoteย when office location is outside reasonable commuting distance.ย 

Qualifications
  • You must have a legal right to live and work in the United States.ย 

  • Bachelor'sย degree in engineering or related field isย required.ย 

  • Preferredย Professional Engineering registrationย orย abilityย to obtain.ย 

  • Minimum ofย 10 yearsย ofย experience with process instrumentation in the Pulp and Paper industry is preferred. Experience in Oil and Gas or Chemical Industry is also acceptable.ย 

  • Proficiencyย using Microsoft Office suiteย ofย applications.ย 

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.ย 

  • Self-motivated andย comfortableย working in a team environment.ย 

  • Ability to travel to customer sites.Travel varies but may range from 10-15%.ย 

Additional Informationย 

AInstrumentationย and Controls Engineershouldย exhibitย a high levelย of the following personal attributes:ย 

  1. Leadershipย 

  1. Communicationย 

  1. Judgmentย 

  1. Team Playerย 

  1. Work Ethicย 

  1. Cooperation Skillsย 

  1. Analytical Skillsย 

  1. Adaptabilityย 

  1. Desire to Learn and Educateย 

  1. Willingness to Travelย 

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV.We only accept online applications.ย 

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,ย ย 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.