Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II

AtkinsRéalis•Bothell, WA

5d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a full-time, experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II to join its Engineering group in Bothell, Washington. The role supports plant design and fast-track project execution by producing instrumentation and controls (I&C) design documentation. The engineer works under the direct supervision of the Project Lead I&C Engineer and alongside other team members. Responsibilities include supporting instrument selection for P&ID development; preparing I&C engineering calculations; assisting with control-system engineering, including HMI graphics, control logic, communications links, and system configuration; developing instrument data sheets and equipment specifications; preparing bid-tab evaluations and purchase requisitions; reviewing vendor drawings and incorporating relevant information into design documents; coordinating major I&C vendors; checking the work of other Engineering and Design Team members; and supporting Construction and Start Up personnel. The position requires a relevant engineering bachelor's degree, two to eight years of applicable experience or equivalent, and either passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or holding a valid Professional Engineering License. The expected compensation range is $80,000–$120,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. The position is listed as regular employee work. Benefits may vary by employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited recognized institution.
Two to eight years of power plant, industrial, operations, and/or construction engineering experience, or equivalent.
Familiarity with codes associated with the I&C discipline, such as NEC, ASME, NFPA, and ISA.
Ability to work under tight deadlines while achieving objectives.
Proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office.
Proactive in obtaining the information and support needed to complete work on time.
Ability to balance workload and priorities across multiple projects.
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or hold a valid Professional Engineering License.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Control-system engineering experience, including Distributed Control System (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience.
Experience with I&C-related design software packages.
Basic understanding of thermal cycles and process and/or I&C equipment used in power plants.
Previous experience with plant design software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Assist with instrument selection for P&ID development.
Provide I&C engineering calculations using approved procedures, software, and company formats.
Assist with control-system engineering functions, including HMI graphics design, control logic development, communications-link development, and system configuration.
Use instrumentation design software and catalog instrumentation information to develop instrument data sheets.
Develop project-specific I&C equipment specifications based on project scope documents.
Generate bid-tab evaluations and purchase requisitions for specified equipment.
Review vendor drawings for correctness and contract requirements, and incorporate relevant information into I&C design documents.
Coordinate major I&C vendors and act as the primary Company liaison.
Check the work of other Engineering and Design Team members.
Provide project instrumentation and controls support to Construction and Start Up personnel as required.