Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer — Sulzer

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Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Job Summary Location: Colton, California The I&C Project Engineer is responsible for the design and execution of packaged control and power solutions from order kickoff through FAT and turnover. Typical scope includes control system design, MCCs, MV/LV VFDs, RVSSs, PLSs, RTUs, and field instrumentation. This role owns technical coordination, submittals, documentation, schedule/budget tracking for the I&C portion, and factory acceptance testing readiness and execution. The I&C Project Engineer is not responsible for installation, however, is responsible for customer engagement, witnessing FAT testing on location, etc. Location: Colton, California Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Travel: Up to 25–40% based on project needs (regional and occasional out-of-state).
• Typical travel purposes: Customer/site walks, design coordination meetings, pre-FAT reviews, customer witness FAT, inspections, interface meetings with the GC/EC/customer, troubleshooting, and post-shipment technical support meetings (non-installation).
• Duration: Most trips 1–3 days; occasional trips up to 1 week for major FATs or multi-package projects.
• Schedule flexibility: Ability to travel on short notice at times to support critical project milestones (e.g., customer witness FAT windows).
• Physical demands: Ability to work in shop and industrial environments around large equipment; may require standing/walking for extended periods, and climbing ladders/stairs.
• Site conditions: Exposure to industrial hazards (noise, dust, weather, moving equipment) while adhering to required PPE and site safety rules. Scope of Supply (Typical)
• Control system design (instrumentation and control architecture, integration, and interfaces)
• MCC lineups and associated controls
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and controls (as applicable)
• Reduced Voltage Soft Starters (RVSS) and controls (as applicable)
• RTUs / PLC panels (as applicable to contract)
• Field instruments (specified instruments and accessories)
• Switchboards (SWBD) as part of package supply (startup/energization excluded) Associated drawings, submittals, test documentation, owner trainings, and FAT execution Core Responsibilities 1) Control System Design (Primary Technical Ownership)
• Develop the overall control system approach based on project requirements, including:
• Control architecture (RTU/PLC/remote I/O concepts where applicable)
• Communications and integration philosophy (protocols, network topology, addressing strategy)
• Power and control interface requirements between MCC/VFD/RVSS/RTU and instrumentation
• Produce and/or review design deliverables as required by the contract and internal standards:
• I/O lists, instrument lists, control narratives/cause & effect (when required)
• Loop diagrams, termination drawings, and interconnects
• Panel drawings (wiring diagrams, layouts, BOMs) and integration details
• Network diagrams and communications mappings (when applicable)
• Ensure designs are buildable, testable (FAT-ready), and aligned with customer standards and project constraints.
• Coordinate design reviews and address comments to closure prior to shop release. 2) Project Execution & Coordination (Delivery Ownership)
• Own the I&C/controls portion of project execution: deliverables, schedule, budget awareness, and quality.
• Review contract documents and customer standards; translate requirements into a deliverables list and execution plan.
• Coordinate across internal engineering, integration teams, procurement, QA, and project stakeholders.
• Manage submittal flow: compile, review, and submit vendor data; track comments; close out resubmittals.
• Provide clear status updates; maintain action-item logs, decision records, and