We are a true partner in instrument & controls staffing.
We place instrument and controls (I&C) engineers who understand the process, the instrumentation loop, and what’s at stake when measurement or control is wrong.
AEG provides I&C engineer staffing solutions, as part of our broader engineering staffing services. Effective I&C recruiting goes well beyond matching candidates to a list of software platforms or instrument brands. It starts with understanding the process the instrumentation is measuring and the control system is governing, including what it’s protecting, what it’s regulating, and what the consequences are when it drifts or fails.
We work closely with engineering and operations leaders to understand:
- Process type, criticality, and the control philosophy behind it
- Interfaces with process, electrical, mechanical, and safety disciplines
- Functional safety requirements and applicable codes (IEC 61511, ISA-84)
- Whether work is design, procurement, installation, commissioning, or sustaining
- Instrument selection, loop documentation, and calibration standards
- Whether the environment is greenfield, brownfield, turnaround, or ongoing operations
Benefits of Using I&C Engineering Staffing Services
Keep your instrumentation and controls projects on schedule
We help connect you with engineers who can step into complex, regulated environments and contribute from day one.
- Faster access to qualified I&C candidates
- Reduced risk in safety-critical environments
- Flexible contract and direct hire options
- Stronger team and environment fit
- Discipline-specific recruiting
Types of I&C Roles We Staff
Pick the model that fits your project structure and workforce strategy.
Contract
Staffing
Whether you’re supporting an active turnaround, a capital project, or ongoing operations, AEG connects you with experienced I&C engineers and technicians who can contribute immediately.
Contract-to-Hire
Staffing
For roles where long-term fit matters, we provide high-caliber candidates with the technical depth and process experience to grow into permanent team members.
Direct Hire Placement
For lasting additions aligned with your team culture and technical roadmap, we identify I&C professionals ready to take ownership and grow with your organization.
Statement of Work
Solutions
AEG builds dedicated, project-scoped I&C teams to deliver instrumentation design, system integration, or commissioning programs on time and within scope.
Industries Our I&C Recruiters Support
Deep expertise across industries.
Instrument and controls engineering is foundational across process-intensive industries — but the operating environment, regulatory requirements, and technical expectations vary significantly. Recruiting has to account for those differences.
| Energy and Utilities | I&C engineers in energy and utilities environments support instrumentation for power generation, transmission infrastructure, and grid operations. These roles involve live systems, outage coordination, and strict reliability and regulatory requirements and require engineers who understand both the measurement and control philosophy behind critical generating and distribution assets. |
| Industrial and Manufacturing | I&C engineers in industrial and manufacturing settings support process instrumentation, automation systems, and control system upgrades across food and beverage, chemical manufacturing, and heavy industrial environments. These roles demand hands-on familiarity with production constraints, uptime requirements, and close coordination with maintenance and reliability teams. |
| Water and Environmental Infrastructure | In water and wastewater environments, I&C engineers support treatment process instrumentation, SCADA and telemetry systems, pumping station controls, and facility upgrades. Work is closely tied to public health outcomes, regulatory compliance, and long-term system reliability across distributed facility networks. |
I&C Engineering Certifications and Skill Sets
Find engineers with technical and field knowledge.
We place instrument and controls engineers with the right combination of field experience, systems knowledge, and process understanding for your environment, not just a list of platforms.
Technical experience areas:
- Instrument selection, sizing, and specification across pressure, flow, temperature, and level applications
- Loop documentation: P&IDs, instrument datasheets, loop folders, and cause-and-effect diagrams
- DCS, PLC, and HSI system design, configuration, and modification
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design, SIL verification, and functional safety lifecycle
- Control system functional and implementation requirements documentation
- Procurement specifications, vendor bid evaluation, and FAT witness support
- Field instrumentation installation, calibration, and commissioning
- SCADA, HMI development, and control narrative development
Frequently Asked Questions About I&C Engineering Staffing
How long does it take to fill an instrument and controls engineering role?
Timelines vary based on process environment, required credentials, and system specificity, but most searches begin with qualified candidates presented within days. We move quickly once we align on scope, process type, and technical requirements.
Can you find engineers with experience on a specific DCS or SIS platform?
Yes. We recruit to the specific platform, whether DeltaV, Experion, CENTUM, Triconex, or others. I&C experience is highly platform-specific, and we don’t treat a controls background as interchangeable across systems.
How do you evaluate candidates before submitting them?
We conduct in-depth interviews focused on process context and real-world decision-making, review platform and industry experience in detail, and complete reference checks before any submission. Technical assessments are incorporated when appropriate to the role.
Can you support turnaround or shutdown staffing needs?
Yes. We regularly place I&C engineers and technicians for turnarounds, planned outages, and shutdown/startup support. These engagements require a specific profile: someone experienced working under compressed timelines, with incomplete documentation, and alongside large multi-discipline crews.
What does the end-to-end recruitment process look like?
We start with a detailed intake to understand your process environment, system complexity, and team dynamics. From there, we conduct interviews, assessments, and reference checks before presenting candidates. We stay engaged through offer, onboarding, and post-placement follow-up to ensure long-term success.
A Practical Partner for I&C Staffing
We focus on understanding your process, your systems, and the outcomes your team is accountable for. We then find instrument and controls engineers who can deliver in that environment.