Executes Instrument and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale EPC projects in food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life science and chemical industrial facilities. Responsible for providing Controls Systems and Instrumentation design deliverables for the project(s) in the front end, detailed design, construction, and start-up phases. Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies. Works with a team of Instrument and Controls Engineers and D... more details
Executes Instrument and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale EPC projects in food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life science and chemical industrial facilities. Responsible for providing Controls Systems and Instrumentation design deliverables for the project(s) in the front end, detailed design, construction, and start-up phases.
- Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
- Works with a team of Instrument and Controls Engineers and Designers in the execution of design and interfaces with a multi-discipline project team consisting of project manager, electrical, controls, estimating and multiple engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for developing PLC and HMI programming design deliverables as well as commissioning and startup support of those design deliverables.
- Develop instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
- Develop controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, and Control Panel Design.
- Develop electrical design deliverables including 480VAC and below equipment power design, installation plan drawings, and conductor schedules
- Develop I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase,
- Develop and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
- Interfaces directly with construction personnel in development of contracts and execution of work. Tracks Instrument and Controls design efforts against budgets and expected progress.
- Works with clients and vendors directly in developing design and builds lasting business relationships.
- Responsible for leadership and guidance of less experienced team members.
- Experienced in the development of P&IDs and working with process engineers to define and show proper scope of the project.
- Provides the specification of the various types of instruments for flow, pressure, temperature and level
- Develop design calculations, project studies and report preparation.
- Perform quality reviews of project design submittals.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
- Coordinates workload with Control Systems Department Manager.
- Interfaces directly with offsite design office and coordinates and tracks execution of all electrical controls department work to that office.
- All other duties as assigned.
Instrumentation and Controls design deliverables include developing PLC and HMI programming, instrument specifications, instrument inquiry/purchase packages, I/O List, loop drawings, control panel designs, wiring drawings, one lines, FRS, SRS
Electrical design deliverables include load list, grounding, lighting, power plan, one lines, MCC/PDP, cable sizing and routing.
This position will be accountable for making trips to job sites to survey and support installations and startups (travel about 30%).
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrument & Controls, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related degree from accredited program.
- Minimum 3 years instrumentation and Controls experience.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT preferred.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of applicable design standards covering Instrument & Control Design/Engineering such as NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, ISA/IEC 61511, ISO13849, UL508A .
- Experience in Rockwell and Siemens PLC platform. Experience in GE, Modicon, Opto22, Mitsubishi, and Triconex PLC platforms a plus.
- Experience in high availability virtualization solutions, network architecture design and segmentation is a plus.
- SCADA experience with Factory Talk and Wonderware local and distributed systems, Ignition Software is a plus.
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Previous EPC project execution experience is a plus.
Compensation Range
$125,000.00 - $165,000.00
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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