Remote Instrumentation Jobs in Fairfield, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we've been addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you'll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.
We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.
As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Envirocare plays a critical role in delivering specializedpollution solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you'll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.
The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II is part of an engineering team responsible for providing engineering and design support for sales and operations. This position assists in the design, build, and commissioning of equipment by preparing technical documentation in accordance with sales proposals, performance requirements, and client specifications.
Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Design and layout of custom systems for approval; makes changes as necessary
• Perform equipment selection and design of instrumentation and control packages
• Interface with the Project Engineer to review P&ID's, process control narratives, and instrument lists
• Prepare I/O lists
• Prepare specifications and associated bid documents including cost estimates and project schedules
• Analyze project needs, schedule, quality issues, and other factors to ensure cost effective results and anticipate/react to potential schedule delays
• Interface with Control Panel fabricators and approve revisions and as built drawings of Control Panels
• Interface with customers and sales representatives answering questions related to design and performance matters.
• Inspect the final product against project specifications
• Interface with Field Service Technicians on analyzing field problems and offering solutions
• Experience with pump/fan curves and designs, to properly specify and program VSD/VFDs in each system and troubleshoot the equipment if not running according to the curve
• Design single-line diagrams, panel layout, and control panel schematics for customers to be fabricated by panel shop
• Ladder Logic or Function Block programming (Siemens, Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon)
• HMI programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Proface, etc...is desired but not required)
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot wiring issues in the control panel in the field and rectify without additional assistance
• Make modifications to the PLC/HMI program at customer request on site along with field modifications to the control panel
• Recommend design improvements and cost savings opportunities
• Support the sales team in identifying equipment options and selections during the quotation process and assist field representatives and customers as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (EE or ECE) from an accredited program.
• 10-15+ years' experience designing and implementing control systems for OEM equipment.
• Experience designing control panels based on both relay and PLC control logic.
• Experience writing PLC control logic (Siemens, Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon).
• Knowledge of plant process control and monitoring.
• Working knowledge of related codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA.
• Proficiency in technical writing required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a creative, professional, team environment.

• Incumbents are expected to travel as needed to support assigned business lines(s) and must have the ability to travel across borders.
• Occasional Field work may be necessary and is conducted in Industrial plant and/or construction environments.
• Required to have a valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific experience with burner controllers and safeties (Honeywell 7800, Siemens LMV5, Allen Bradley, Modicon, etc).
• Knowledge of NFPA 86 up to and including the 2023 edition, particularly regarding burner safeties including pre-ignition purge and related interlocks.

• Understanding of UL508A and capable of acting as UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR)

• Experience designing control logic for safety PLCs in a heavy industrial setting.
• Experience in operating and controlling equipment such as pumps, fans, control valves, instrumentation, and associated PID control systems.
• Experience reading and reviewing electrical schematics generated by EPLAN or AutoCAD.

ADA Requirements:
Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job. Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers' facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues.

• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
We Offer:
We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.
At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
ABOUT US
CECO's Commitment to Our People
At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you're a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.
ABOUT CECO
CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.
We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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Pay Range
$ 125K - $135K
Pay Range
USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $135,000.00/Yr.