Sr. Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer

Job Purpose

Provide instrumentation and controls design, technical analysis and resolution of engineering problems. Provide direction and coordination of a team of engineers and designers to successfully complete design and implementation of large industrial projects in Power, Refining, Petro-Chemical, and manufacturing.   

Essential Functions

•    Design –Designing, sizing and specifying (i.e. project specifications and datasheets) instruments and control equipment/systems to indicate, measure and control specific aspects of a production process and operating plant.
•    Equipment Selection & Procurement – Establish design criteria, prepare procurement specifications, evaluate bids, and manage contracts for instrument and control equipment.
•    Detail Development – Conceptualize plans, details and sections to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements.
•    Drawing Accuracy – Responsible for checking and back checking documents and drawings produced by other engineers and drafting personnel.
•    Vendor Drawings – Check vendor supplied drawings and/or information and coordinate transfer into project drawings.
•    Checkout and Commissioning – Responsible for checkout of vendor provided equipment at vendor site and/or jobsite and field pre-commissioning and start-up support.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes

•    I & C  Knowledge - Knowledge and Application of all instrumentation related standards, codes and regulations; working knowledge of DCS, PLC and SCADA/HMI control system software, hardware and architecture; working knowledge of databases; working knowledge of AutoCADTM and CADWorxTM software tools is desirable.
•    Engineering Knowledge – Must possess superior engineering skills and be capable of interacting with all engineering disciplines.
•    Communication Skills – Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of interacting with other engineering disciplines, construction project managers, vendors and clients.
•    Leadership – Must have a proven track record of accomplishment as a lead design engineer on industrial projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, designers and support personnel.
•    Travel – Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time when required.
•    Personal Attributes – Ethical, dependable, results oriented, self-driven, hands-on.

Work Experience, Education, Certifications and License Requirements

•    8+ years of formal training and experience in heavy industrial I&C engineering design, checkout and commissioning.
•    Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering college or university.
•    Licensed as a professional engineer, by exam, in state of residence or with the ability to be licensed in residence state, by exam, within the first 12 months of employment.
•    Hands-on field experience with instruments and control systems.