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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
92701 Santa Ana, CA 92701 US
Job Description
Project Partners is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join an innovative and forward-thinking project with Orange County Waste & Recycling (OCWR). This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing the nation’s first “smart landfill” system—an ambitious initiative designed to slash methane emissions and set a new standard for sustainable solid waste management. As part of this cutting-edge effort, you will help design and implement advanced monitoring, automation, and control systems that will not only transform landfill operations in Orange County but also serve as a model for replication across the industry. This is more than just a job—it’s a career-defining project that combines technical challenge, public impact, and exceptional professional growth.
As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you will:
- Lead instrumentation & controls (I&C) implementation for Orange County’s Smart Landfill Program (SLP), including automation, device connectivity, and pilot projects.
- Provide technical support for landfill gas/liquid collection systems and renewable energy projects.
- Prepare and review technical documents, plans, and specifications.
- Monitor active and closed landfill sites, ensuring compliance and quality control.
- Develop landfill-specific master plans to guide long-term gas collection and control strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and resolve landfill gas compliance issues with third-party partners.
Specialized Experience Desired:
- Solid waste management experience.
- Landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS) design, operation, and optimization.
- Expertise in instrumentation and control systems (P&IDs, SLDs, SCADA, facility automation).
- Experience with renewable energy projects and conversion technologies.
- Ability to work with internal/external stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
Job Requirements
As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related
- 10+ years of experience in planning and renewable energy engineering
- background in landfill gas collection and control
- Preferred: California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE)
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship in the U.S.)
- Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance
Additional Information
Project Partners provides professional benefits to its employees that meet the eligibility requirements.
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) and Profit-sharing programs
More About Project Partners Inc.: Project Partners Inc. is a Civil, Mechanical, & Electrical engineering consulting and staff augmentation firm that was founded in 1996. We exclusively serve Southern California cities, county agencies and special districts within Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Project Partners provides staff and services in the following engineering disciplines: Water / Wastewater, Public Works, Transportation, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, and Construction Management. Our current staff have a broad range of expertise in Municipal Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Inspection, Contract Administration, Development Plan Review, Engineering Design, GIS, Operations and Maintenance, Planning, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Water Quality. https://www.projectpartners.com/
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