Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by strong, long-standing partnership with major utility providers. This gives our employees consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects with real visibility.

Because of the volume and continuity of work, team members in Charlotte benefit from both stability and variety—working on meaningful projects while continuing to develop new skills and advance their careers. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a tangible difference from day one.

If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is visible, the Charlotte Zachry team is the place to be.

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking a talented, driven

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer I

to join our growing I&C team in

Charlotte, NC

. This early‑career opportunity offers hands‑on exposure to

complex, high‑impact engineering design projects

across the

Power, Energy, and Industrial markets

, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, professional environment.

If you are eager to build a strong technical foundation, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and grow your career with mentorship and real responsibility, Zachry Engineering is the place to start.

What You’ll Do

As an I&C Engineer I, you will support the design and delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient control systems while developing technical and professional skills under the guidance of senior engineers.

You will:

Apply fundamental

electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering principles

to support project deliverables

Assist with the

design and specification of instrumentation

used to safely operate industrial and process systems

Develop and maintain key I&C documents, including:

Instrument and I/O Lists

Wiring and interconnection schematics

Control system and instrumentation specifications

Prepare

control narratives

defining system operation, logic, and monitoring requirements

Collaborate within

multidiscipline engineering teams

to advance project designs from concept through execution

Assist with reviewing, analyzing, and integrating project design requirements

Learn how to select and adapt engineering approaches, tools, and techniques to meet project objectives

Support coordination efforts with project team members to achieve successful, timely design outcomes

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in

Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process/Controls Engineering

from an ABET‑accredited university

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical information

Proficiency with

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to manage time effectively while supporting

multiple projects concurrently

Commitment to understanding and complying with company policies, procedures, and engineering standards

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion (or pursuit) of the

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

exam

Basic understanding of

digital and analog control systems

Coursework or practical exposure to

PLC, DCS, or control system programming