Bachelor's degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in I&C systems design.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local codes and standards, including DOE orders.
Strong communication skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders.
Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards; attention to detail and time management skills.
Proficient in engineering analysis, 3D modeling, and 2D CADD tools in a multi-discipline setting.
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance in I&C engineering assignments of intermediate complexity.
Analyze technical problems and recommend solutions based on project requirements.
Develop and review specifications and design criteria for project execution.
Ensure compliance with Project Quality Plan, scope, cost, and schedule targets.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage technical issues effectively.
Support procurement processes by evaluating technical bids and vendor submissions.
Assist in construction administration and address field changes or RFIs as necessary.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Retirement savings with company matching contributions.
Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
Opportunities for professional development and training programs.
Full Job Description
Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Design Engineer Job Description
Provide essential technical knowledge and perform engineering work as described below. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering assignment of intermediate complexity.
Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements
Develop and review specifications and design criteria
Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis, and forecasts
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Required Bachelor of Science degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum five (5) years of work- related experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projects
Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
Perform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), network configuration, logic development, network switches, process controls, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development support and review, HMI, communication protocols, routing, and layout, Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and procurement activities
Prepare and modify instrument and control systems design documents (e.g., instrument datasheets, Input / Output wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and instrument installation details)
Perform control systems sizing calculations for control valves, relief valves, flow elements, thermowells and other instrumentation Create instrument index and datasheets and generate reports in Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) database
Develop intermediate complexity control systems narrative specifications Develop basic control systems logic diagrams and/or cause and effect diagrams
Represent control systems and participate in model reviews Develop specifications and design of DCS, PLC and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) hardware and software applications; monitor DCS / PLC / SIS design developed by the design group
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer license Practical field experience EPC project experience for the following industries: U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD Proficiency with Intergraph
Control systems procurement activities P&ID representation; can recognize / report problems associated with control systems representation on P&ID Developing control strategies and represent on P&ID Instrument design and installation requirements
