Instrument, Electrical and Controls (IE&C) Engineer

Job Summary:ENTRY-LEVEL INSTRUMENT, ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS

Salas O'Brien is seeking a new graduate or early-career Instrument, Electrical and Controls (IE&C) Engineer for our Decatur, Alabama office. Candidates with relevant internship or co-op experience are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality IE&C engineering services for industrial process and manufacturing clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and designers of various disciplines to ensure safe, timely, efficient designs that comply with Salas O'Brien and client policies and procedures as well as applicable codes and standards.
• Provide designs for new and modification type IE&C projects for clients in chemical processing and industrial facilities.
• Work independently and/or assist senior engineers with:
  • The development of IE&C installation drawings (AutoCAD/Revit).
  • Data sheets and specifications that meet client requirements and applicable codes and standards.
  • Development and troubleshooting of PLC Logic (Rockwell-Automation) for new and existing equipment.
• Anticipate and coordinate design details with other disciplines to produce successful overall projects.
• Support project managers and lead discipline engineers by tracking assigned tasks, communicating progress, and completing work within established scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Provide project leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Maintain schedule for multiple projects, multiple clients, and multiple resources.
• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes to client in a timely manner.
• Prepare specifications and obtain quotations for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Develop the instrumentation and controls elements of P&IDs.
• Perform periodic design reviews; ensure designs follow specifications, codes, regulations, and contract requirements. Ensure technical and quality standards are maintained.
• Produce effective and accurate written scopes of work, technical documents, and reports.
• Prepare contractor bid packages.
• Develop project proposals for multi-discipline projects.
• Travel to various sites to gather field data and provide construction support.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Perform startup and commissioning support.
• Build and maintain client relationships while promoting and integrating company-wide initiatives and values.
• Participate in client meetings, support relationship-building activities, and learn how the company identifies and develops new business opportunities.

Types of Projects Include:
• Process instrumentation sizing and specification
• Power system protection coordination modeling and load studies
• Industrial low and medium voltage power distribution system design
• Grounding and lightning protections systems
• Communication systems
• Arc flash hazards analysis
• DCS Installations
• Electric heat tracing systems
• Low voltage motor control systems
• Industrial facility lighting
• VFD system installation and support
• Process analyzer and sample system
• PLC control system design, modifications, and migrations
• Backup power systems

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• Passed the FE exam, holds EIT certification, or is willing to pursue FE exam completion within an agreed timeframe after hire.
• Relevant internship, co-op, academic project, or entry-level experience involving instrumentation, electrical power, controls, manufacturing, process, or heavy industrial facilities.

Preferences:

• Internship, co-op, or other exposure to industrial facilities, plant environments, engineering consulting, or IE&C project work.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, and equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less.
• Dexterity: Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency, ability to make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plant and construction sites at any time of the year.
• Walking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted.
• Hearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
• Physical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plants and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.

Job Location: Decatur, Alabama

Travel: 5%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.