Instrumentation and Controls Designer

AtkinsRéalis•Bothell, WA

4d•$30 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a full-time, experienced Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer to join its Engineering group in Bothell, Washington. Under the direction of the project Lead I&C Engineer and other design team members or engineers, the designer is responsible for preparing technically accurate, high-quality drawing packages within project budget and schedule constraints. The role includes preparing assignments, performing design and drafting, and checking other drafters’ work as needed. The designer develops I&C engineering drawings from notes, sketches, vendor drawings, Statements of Work, Design Basis Documents, and general direction. Drawings may include wiring diagrams, location plans, instrument installation details, junction box details, network architecture block diagrams, and loop sheets. The role uses AutoCAD 2D/3D or Revit, as required by the project, and places instrumentation items in plant-wide 3D models using SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or Revit for location and interference checks. Additional work includes cataloging instrumentation information in design software, preparing installation details and material take-offs, checking vendor and interdisciplinary drawings, communicating interface requirements to other designers, and supporting construction and start-up personnel remotely or onsite. The designer maintains project revision files in accordance with ISO 9001 policies and follows company policies, design guidelines, work instructions, and Core Values. Some technical or procedural assistance will be required.

Requirements

Associate of Arts degree in drafting, Associate of Science degree in Instrumentation/Industrial Automation, or equivalent qualification from a qualified technical school.
At least two years of industrial or power plant design experience as an Instrument and Controls Designer, or equivalent experience.
Comprehensive understanding of instrument types and their installation procedures.
Thorough understanding of documentation and document control procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software applications.
Strong mathematics skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
Knowledge of drafting and design standards and techniques in electrical, mechanical, piping, structural, or instrumentation drafting.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, including 2D and 3D training and use of standard system tools.
Proficiency with the SmartPlant Software Suite, including SPI, SPPID, and SP3D.
Strong knowledge of standard drafting symbols and AutoCAD drafting standards, including Paper Space and Model Space, and ability to follow company drafting standards.
Basic understanding of electronics, electricity, solid-state and digital devices, PLCs, DCS, transmitters and transducers for temperature, level, flow, and pressure, and recorders.
Ability to interpret P&IDs and incorporate them into I&C design.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision after tasks are assigned.
Positive work ethic, professional conduct, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
Motivation, initiative, and a focused approach to assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Prepare I&C drawing layouts from notes, sketches, vendor drawings, Statements of Work, Design Basis Documents, and general direction.
Produce drawings such as wiring diagrams, location plans, instrument installation details, junction box details, network architecture block diagrams, and loop sheets.
Perform drafting using AutoCAD 2D/3D or Revit according to project requirements.
Place instrumentation items in plant-wide 3D models using SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or Revit to verify locations and check for interferences.
Catalog instrumentation information in instrumentation design software for reporting.
Prepare project-specific instrument installation details using standard details and maintain related documentation.
Check vendor and other-discipline drawings against own or other design work for correctness.
Provide other designers with interface information, including equipment spacing, cable and instrument numbering, control philosophy, and flow element requirements.
Prepare material take-offs for bulk commodities based on completed engineering documents.
Provide onsite and/or remote instrumentation support to construction and start-up personnel.
Maintain project files and previous revisions in accordance with ISO 9001 policies.
Check the work of other design team members when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned and follow company policies, design guidelines, work instructions, and Core Values.