Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls

Salas O'Brien

• $85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
  • 5+ years in electrical system design for industrial or utility sectors
  • Experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems
  • Proficient in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or willingness to pursue preferred
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and REVIT is preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Oversee projects from design concept to completion
  • Apply knowledge of PLCs, DCSs, and SIS hardware for design
  • Contribute to P&ID, PHA, HAZOP, and SIL reviews
  • Design systems per National Electric Code (NEC - NFPA70)
  • Prepare instrumentation datasheets and manage instrument lists
  • Support design reviews with clients and project teams
  • Aid in plant construction and commissioning processes
  • Mentor team members for professional development
  • Help develop project design standards and best practices
  • Estimate labor and cost for control system projects
  • Conduct technical evaluations of bids
  • Collaborate with vendors on technical reviews
  • Manage adherence to budget and schedule for projects
  • Coordinate project scope changes
  • Travel up to 20% for client site visits

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities including mentoring
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Travel opportunities to diverse client sites
  • Potential for professional growth with PE license pursuit
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Salas O'Brien is seeking an Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for the design of various electrical systems, including but not limited to DCS control systems, PLC control systems, low voltage power distribution, networking and communications design, and process controls design within industrial and utility infrastructure spaces.

Job duties include:
  • Oversee projects from conceptual design through completion, working with other engineers and design team members.
  • Leverage an in-depth knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), as well as Safety Instrumented System (SIS) hardware selection, configuration, network architecture design, and software applications.
  • Lend engineering expertise to and participate in Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) reviews.
  • Design systems in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC - NFPA70)
  • Prepare instrumentation datasheets and maintain an up-to-date instrument list.
  • Participate in and support design and/or coordination reviews with clients and other project team members.
  • Leverage engineering expertise to support plant construction, commissioning, and start-up projects.
  • Collaborate with and support engineers and project managers from a wide array of disciplines across various projects.
  • Champion and support professional development through mentoring and training team members.
  • Support the review and development of project design standards and best practices.
  • Prepare estimates of labor, time, and cost requirements for control system projects.
  • Perform technical bid evaluations for instrumentation and associated equipment.
  • Work closely with vendors to support vendor-submitted data for technical reviews and production.
  • Oversee assigned project efforts to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
  • Manage and coordinate change management of project scope.
  • The position requires travel up to 20% of the time to various unanticipated client locations throughout the United States

Minimum Qualifications:
  • U.S. Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or the foreign degree equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of industrial manufacturing facilities and utility infrastructure spaces
  • Experience with industrial instrumentation and controls
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)
  • Possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license or are willing to pursue obtaining your PE preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT is preferred, but not required


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