Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

CECO Environmental Corp.•American Canyon, CA

40d

About The Position

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we've been addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you'll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Envirocare plays a critical role in delivering specialized pollution solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you'll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship. The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II is part of an engineering team responsible for providing engineering and design support for sales and operations. This position assists in the design, build, and commissioning of equipment by preparing technical documentation in accordance with sales proposals, performance requirements, and client specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (EE or ECE) from an accredited program.
10-15+ years' experience designing and implementing control systems for OEM equipment.
Experience designing control panels based on both relay and PLC control logic.
Experience writing PLC control logic (Siemens, Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon).
Knowledge of plant process control and monitoring.
Working knowledge of related codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA.
Proficiency in technical writing required.
Ability to work collaboratively within a creative, professional, team environment.
Incumbents are expected to travel as needed to support assigned business lines(s) and must have the ability to travel across borders.
Occasional Field work may be necessary and is conducted in Industrial plant and/or construction environments.
Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with burner controllers and safeties (Honeywell 7800, Siemens LMV5, Allen Bradley, Modicon, etc).
Knowledge of NFPA 86 up to and including the 2023 edition, particularly regarding burner safeties including pre-ignition purge and related interlocks.
Understanding of UL508A and capable of acting as UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR).
Experience designing control logic for safety PLCs in a heavy industrial setting.
Experience in operating and controlling equipment such as pumps, fans, control valves, instrumentation, and associated PID control systems.
Experience reading and reviewing electrical schematics generated by EPLAN or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Design and layout of custom systems for approval; makes changes as necessary.
Perform equipment selection and design of instrumentation and control packages.
Interface with the Project Engineer to review P&ID's, process control narratives, and instrument lists.
Prepare I/O lists.
Prepare specifications and associated bid documents including cost estimates and project schedules.
Analyze project needs, schedule, quality issues, and other factors to ensure cost effective results and anticipate/react to potential schedule delays.
Interface with Control Panel fabricators and approve revisions and as built drawings of Control Panels.
Interface with customers and sales representatives answering questions related to design and performance matters.
Inspect the final product against project specifications.
Interface with Field Service Technicians on analyzing field problems and offering solutions.
Experience with pump/fan curves and designs, to properly specify and program VSD/VFDs in each system and troubleshoot the equipment if not running according to the curve.
Design single-line diagrams, panel layout, and control panel schematics for customers to be fabricated by panel shop.
Ladder Logic or Function Block programming (Siemens, Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon).
HMI programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Proface, etc...is desired but not required).
Ability to identify and troubleshoot wiring issues in the control panel in the field and rectify without additional assistance.
Make modifications to the PLC/HMI program at customer request on site along with field modifications to the control panel.
Recommend design improvements and cost savings opportunities.
Support the sales team in identifying equipment options and selections during the quotation process and assist field representatives and customers as necessary.