What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation & Controls Engineer position at BIOFerm Energy Systems LLC?
BIOFerm™ is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer responsible for the design, specification, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems used in BIOFerm’s renewable energy projects. This role ensures accurate process measurement, reliable automation, and seamless communication across all plant systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in process instrumentation, field devices, and control system design within industrial or energy settings.
BIOFerm™ is a Wisconsin-based renewable energy company specializing in turnkey anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading facilities. Our mission is to provide sustainable and economical solutions for organic waste diversion, transforming food waste, manure, biosolids, and other organic materials into renewable natural gas (RNG), green energy, vehicle fuel, heat, and organic products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, program, and integrate control systems for anaerobic digestion and biogas facilities based on specific control philosophy.
- Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for system automation and monitoring.
- Specify, configure, and calibrate field instruments including sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control devices.
- Create and maintain P&IDs, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards (e.g., IEC, ISA), and safety regulations.
- Design and plan firmware and software architecture for process control and system automation.
- Develop start-up and commissioning strategies; lead on-site commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Design user interfaces for control systems to ensure clear, intuitive plant operation and monitoring.
- Collaborate with process, electrical, and mechanical engineers to ensure complete and coordinated system design.
- Select and manage vendors for hardware, software, and automation components.
- Review vendor submittals and ensure compliance with BIOFerm’s specifications and industry standards.
- Provide remote and on-site support for troubleshooting and system optimization.
- Support continuous improvement of control system standards, templates, and programming practices.
- Maintain thorough documentation of software, configuration, and control logic for each project.
- Travel occasionally to project sites for commissioning, start-up, or service support.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned.
Competencies & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation, or Control Engineering.
- 5 years of experience in instrumentation and automation within EPC or process industries.
- Experience with biogas, anaerobic digestion, or similar renewable energy technologies is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with Siemens Simatic S7 systems (required).
- Experience with programming platforms such as STEP 7, TIA Portal, RSLogix (5, 500, 5000), Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and WinCC.
- Familiarity with Ladder Logic, Function Block, and SCADA programming within MS SQL environments.
- Solid understanding of automation networks, bus systems, drive control, and process instrumentation.
- Experience developing and commissioning control systems for process or industrial facilities.
- Strong technical comprehension and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Valid authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation is based on experience and is competitive. BIOFerm™ offers a comprehensive benefits package.
To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.
To learn more about BIOFerm™ and other positions available, please explore our website at BIOFermEPC.com.