Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (E&I Engineer)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This position supports the Client Engineering & Technical Services group by providing design review, development of specifications, and overall support of plant electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects.

About the Role

This individual will be expected to have a high level of knowledge of plant systems that include: electrical switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, transmitters, PLC, and DCS systems. Working with related discipline engineers, the Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer will provide guidance on how to best select and integrate new equipment into the plant. The role is multi-faceted with responsibilities that vary depending on project needs, including directly supporting responses to submittals, RFIs, reviewing schedules, change orders, and assisting in on-site construction support. The position functionally reports to the Lead Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Participates in project meetings, staying informed of project status and actively supporting the project's technical needs as the instrumentation, controls, and electrical subject matter expert.
• Supports the company’s Client facilities as necessary to troubleshoot problems related to installed systems.
• Assists project managers and other engineers in the successful implementation of projects, including planning, execution, development, engineering, and management of capital projects.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with NFPA 59A, 70E, 40 CFR 193, Article 500 of the NEC, and all other applicable codes and standards.
• Assists in the development of project budgets, estimates project costs, prepares bid specifications, performs equipment analysis and selection.
• Responds to submittals and RFIs, allowing for their timely response.
• Supports the development of new process and equipment procedures.
• Records information to ensure the project is appropriately documented for future regulatory review.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned for use in future projects.
• Responsible for the execution of projects related to low and medium voltage power systems, controls systems, security systems, instrumentation, and other industrial plant-related electrical projects.
• Helps ensure projects meet pre-determined objectives concerning quality, adherence to technical specifications, reliability, schedule, and budget.
• Obtains, oversees, integrates, and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials, equipment, and services are delivered on time.
• Supports on-site construction activities, monitoring quality and providing feedback.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, preferably in power, manufacturing, or process plant construction and maintenance.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience working as part of an engineering, maintenance, technology, or construction project team.
• Ability to handle short time frames and multiple competing priorities.
• Independently motivated and able to work without detailed direction.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and other technical documents.
• Strong understanding of the technical principles of AC and DC power, hazardous area classifications, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, motors, UPS systems, instrumentation, fiber optics, analog and digital controls, and systems.
• Very strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, effectively interfacing with stakeholders.
• Ability to perform basic calculations to confirm sizing of equipment and conductors.
• Skilled with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Pay

$65 per hour.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch.
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits.
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO.