Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

WSP • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for our New York, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges! Your Impact Self-starter with experience developing detailed engineering drawings and specifications for instrumentation systems. Performs assessments to determine instrument installation requirements. Collaborates with other engineers to select and coordinate appropriate instruments and control devices. Knowledge and experience producing design and construction documents such as: Drawings – Control schematics, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, , and network diagrams. Schedules – Control valves, dampers, , end devices, , I/O points, tags, alarms, bill of materials, and network devices. Details – Panel design, instrument, and other control elements is a plus. Specifications – Experience, good working knowledge, or willingness to learn. Understanding of HVAC concepts and systems. Ability to write a sequence of operation in language that a contractor can understand. Document Production Tools - Revit, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or AutoCAD MEP and MS Office as minimum. Creating and maintaining instrumentation documentation including specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans. With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from different sources as applicable such as physical work site, surveys, MEP drawings, schematics, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other sources for project development, design, and construction. Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with building and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects. Willing to assist with Construction Administration (CA) activities such as submittal reviews and direct field support including potential site visits. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Degree in mechanical, electrical/electronic, or instrumentation engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Technical knowledge of Building Management Systems including DDC, data switches, servers, and other related computing equipment.
• Experience drafting documents using BMS related symbology, ISA Standards in terms of symbols (a-plus), acronyms, line types, loop diagrams, graphic displays, and alarm management.
• Understanding and experience sizing IT infrastructure such as servers, workstations, switches, routers, gateways, and other related equipment/devices.
• Provide direct support to field Construction Administration and Commissioning resources.
• Basic or deep understanding of BACnet, Modbus and other communication protocols used in the BMS industry.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and/or electrical engineering principles, practices, design/build methods, and problem solving.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with panel design, instrument, and other control elements.
• Experience with specifications.
• Understanding of HVAC concepts and systems.
• Ability to write a sequence of operation in language that a contractor can understand.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or AutoCAD MEP and MS Office.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engineering drawings and specifications for instrumentation systems.
• Perform assessments to determine instrument installation requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineers to select and coordinate appropriate instruments and control devices.
• Produce design and construction documents including drawings (Control schematics, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, network diagrams), schedules (Control valves, dampers, end devices, I/O points, tags, alarms, bill of materials, network devices), and panel designs.
• Create and maintain instrumentation documentation including specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with building and infrastructure authorities.
• Assist with Construction Administration (CA) activities such as submittal reviews and direct field support.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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