Sr Engineer Instrumentation & Control

Responsibilities

• Responsible in the design office for engineering and design tasks of the controls area of assigned projects.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modifications of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered, receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• Assigned specific projects to complete, working as a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignment.
• Independently performs the assignment with instructions as to the general results expected.
• Employee is responsible for following project responsibilities as defined for the assigned project position.
• Lead the production of instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets and control design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives.
• Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
• May supervise a few engineers or technicians on assigned work unless project requires a licensed Professional Engineer.
• May perform studies, preparation of specifications, evaluation of proposals, and development of estimates.
• May recommend for purchase of controls system components.
• Directs drafting personnel in the proper execution of drawings for controls systems to which assigned.
• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Maintains a thorough, current knowledge of new and innovative techniques in the controls engineering field.
• Is technically knowledgeable in specific areas of responsibility to the degree of preparing and providing training for other personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program
• Strong background in instrument and control systems
• 10+ years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience within the power industry
• Training and experience with distributed control systems (ABB, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, MarkVIe, GE MicroNet)
• Knowledge of control systems for gas boilers and turbines

Values

• Values ethics, professionalism, and maintains confidentiality
• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, transparent, teamwork-based culture
• Proficient with Engineering and Computer Software (MS Office, AutoCAD, 2D &/or 3D CAD, BlueBeam, Revit, NavisWorks, etc.)
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate a variety of tasks, with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Understanding, acceptance and adherence of company policies and procedures, including all business objectives and goals
• Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments