Process Control Project Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Technical Engineering & Design
  • System Design: Design and specify control system architectures, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems.
  • Virtualization: Specify the virtualization environment needs for virtual machines (VMs) and relocation of existing VMs
  • Instrumentation: Select, specify, field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, control valves, DVCs, etc.) based on process requirements.
  • Field walkthroughs with vendors to specify mounting specifications to avoid re-tubing equipment
  • Field walkthroughs with engineering partners for design of cabinets/panels and construction engineering packages
• Documentation: Develop and maintain technical project documentation, including Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop sheets, functional design specifications (FDS), and electrical schematics. Ensure all documentation is updated in Meridian.
• Programming: Oversee control system programming, configuration, and tuning.
• Commissioning & Support Testing: Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) hardware/cabinets/panels and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new control systems and equipment.
• Construction: Walk construction packages with awarded construction bidder Receive transmitters and DVCs at site Ensure everyone's working safely Attend and lead morning safety meetings Oversee, direct, and supervise all construction activities Provide technical guidance to construction crews per issued for construction drawings Work with construction crews to redline drawings as appropriate and communicate to PM Update redlines to as-builts to leave a hard copy of updated drawings at site Obtain technical answers to construction crews when questions arise Sign daily timesheets Attend daily meetings with PM to update schedule, provide highlights and next day plans Provide overall E&I Technical expertise including Startup Support Startup: Direct on-site installation, commissioning, loop checking, and startup activities.
• Training & Handoff: In cooperation with the project manager, the candidate will handover the system and provide technical support to maintenance and operations staff post-installation.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze existing process control systems to identify bottlenecks and implement upgrades for improved safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field required.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in process control, automation engineering, and project management within an industrial environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming and configuring PLCs/DCS/SCADA (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell). Strong understanding of field instrumentation, motor controls, and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.). Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Project Skills: Proven track record of successfully managing contractors.