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Rochester, NY · HybridFull-time$90–125K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Encorus Group is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Engineer for its Design team. The engineer will lead instrumentation, controls, and automation projects from concept to completion, manage projects, provide technical consulting, and support client relationships. The role can be based in the Depew, Springville, or Rochester, New York office and includes field investigations as needed.
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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full Time
Experienced
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Encorus Group is seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls Electrical Engineer to join our Design team. If you thrive on solving complex automation and controls challenges, leading multidisciplinary projects, and mentoring the next generation of engineers, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will lead instrumentation, controls, and automation projects from concept to completion, including system design, instrumentation specification, PLC programming, and SCADA development. You will also manage projects, provide technical consulting, develop proposals, and support client relationships. In addition, you will help establish engineering standards, contribute to business development efforts, and mentor junior engineers. A successful and qualified candidate can work from our Depew, NY, Springville, NY, or Rochester, NY, office.
Responsibilities
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Lead instrumentation and controls engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance.
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Oversee system design, instrument selection, PLC programming, and SCADA development.
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Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and specifications in accordance with industry codes (ISA, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
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Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, documentation, and deliverables as Project Manager.
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Prepare technical documentation including estimates, schedules, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
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Review designs and existing systems, providing technical recommendations and consulting to clients.
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Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve project issues.
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Support business development through client engagement, proposals, and identifying new opportunities.
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Mentor junior engineers and support their technical and professional development.
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Conduct field investigations and site assessments as needed.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
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8+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York is strongly preferred.
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Experience with controls engineering, including instrument specification, PLC programming, and SCADA development.
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Experience with databases and data logging systems such as SQL Server and Microsoft Access.
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Knowledge of quality programs such as NQA-1, ISO 9000, or similar quality management systems.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MathCAD, ETAP, EasyPower, Visual, or similar engineering and analytical software.
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Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively on integrated project teams and collaborate across disciplines.
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Ability to maintain required certifications as directed by the company.
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Willing and able to work in both office and field environments.
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Valid driver's license with the ability to travel locally and occasionally out of state.
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Ability to pass pre-employment background checks.
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Ability to comply with company drug screening requirements, including pre-employment testing.
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA Disability/Veteran) committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Join Us!
At Encorus, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional development. We are a 100% employee-owned ESOP company offering the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive environment.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in electrical engineering, we want to hear from you!
How this job compares
Set against the 10,013 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–125K/yr
- New York median$96–140K/yr325 salary ranges
- US median$105–165K/yr6,581 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $108K, is 10% below the New York median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 428 open Electrical Engineer jobs in New York and 10,013 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,438 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,467 of the 10,013 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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