Control System Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Design Engineer

Delan Associates • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Control System Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to support our client in Greenville, SC. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering assignments of intermediate complexity. Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, the engineer will analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements. The role involves developing and reviewing specifications and design criteria, performing and checking engineering analyses and calculations, specifying materials, equipment and systems, and solving technical problems of intermediate complexity. Coordination of technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients is essential. The engineer will execute work in compliance with the Project Quality Plan and procedures, adhering to approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines. Responsibilities include establishing, controlling, and reporting on material key quantities, providing analysis and forecasts, and offering technical support for procurement activities (scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, vendor submittal reviews) and construction administration (response to requests-for-information and field changes). Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.
• 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
• Must be able to complete an I&C Engineer Self-Assessment Form
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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 SPI
• Intermediate knowledge of: Specifying instrumentation, 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level