Instrumentation & Control Engineer III

Zachry GroupDowners Grove, IL
Hybrid

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently accepting applications for an Engineer III I&C to join our I&C Department in Downers Grove, IL. This is a great opportunity to get involved on challenging and interesting design projects within various industries. The position is eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, I & C III is between $106,500 and $122,475, annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program
  • Strong background in instrument and control systems.
  • 6-10+ years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience.
  • 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 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

Nice To Haves

  • Licensed Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Practical knowledge of routine and precedent design and working knowledge of basic engineering principles for application in solving problems.
  • Knowledge of engineering methods and practices in specific areas of responsibility to the degree of preparing and providing training for other personnel, both within the company and for the customer.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • disability coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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