Lead I&C Design Engineer
About The Position
The Lead AIC Engineer oversees the discipline at the project level and manages the project discipline budget on projects ranging from simple to complex and of all sizes. The role requires a thorough understanding of developing and implementing documents in the field through all project phases, along with the ability to coordinate with internal and external parties, manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities, and direct others’ work. The Lead AIC Engineer may work independently or under the direction of the Project Manager. The position leads discipline design and engineering on advanced projects, directs discipline staff, supports construction activities, and drives project quality. It includes client and partner interaction, field surveys, development and review of design documents, and coordination with project teams, construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
Requirements
- ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in a discipline-specific field of study such as Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Robotics/Mechatronics.
- At least 10 years of Instrumentation & Control System Design experience, preferably in a design firm setting.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer registration.
- ISA Certified Automation Professional certification.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and discipline-specific software.
- Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.
- Advanced experience performing instrumentation and controls engineering calculations and developing and implementing instrumentation and control system design deliverables.
- Experience with network architectures; instrument location drawings; instrument indexes, I/O lists, and datasheets; specification development; construction, hardware/software, and functional specifications, including process descriptions and sequences of controls.
- Advanced experience implementing fundamental control-system design aspects, including control system schematics, panel fabrication drawings, and field wiring plans.
- Advanced experience developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Intermediate experience with electrical codes and applicable mechanical and building codes.
- Advanced experience with applicable industry standards, including 21 CFR Part 11, ISPE GAMP, ASME BPE, and ISA-88, ISA-95, and ISA-106.
- Experience and knowledge designing Safety Instrumented Systems.
- Intermediate experience and knowledge of Electrical Classified Design.
- Advanced experience and knowledge of industrial control systems, including DCS, SCADA, PLC, BAS/BMS, and EMS/CMS.
- Experience with manufacturers and platforms such as DeltaV, Rockwell, Ignition, Siemens, Johnson Controls, and Schneider.
- Experience with communication protocols such as Ethernet-IP, BACnet, and IO-Link.
- Advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination skills.
- Advanced coordination experience with construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
- Ability to perform advanced design calculations with limited supervision.
- Ability to evaluate and consult on pharmaceutical-industry Digital Technology & Innovation technologies, including advanced robotics (such as AMRs and AGVs), ASRS integration, converged IT/OT network and application architectures, data solutions including AI and machine learning, electronic batch records/MES, virtual and augmented reality, and vertical and horizontal system integration.
Responsibilities
- Interface with clients and external partners.
- Plan and direct work and manage a project budget from a discipline design perspective on large, complex projects.
- Support the Project Manager with proposal development, man-hour planning, and project scheduling for the discipline scope on large or complex projects.
- Conduct and lead field surveys of existing conditions and support field reporting.
- Identify and resolve intermediate non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
- Develop intermediate internal discipline design and engineering training presentations.
- Develop construction drawing packages and write construction specifications for advanced and complex projects with little oversight.
- Provide lead and advanced support for construction activities, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development, site inspections, and construction progress reports.
- Quality-check documents for advanced and complex projects, including technical verification of design calculations and documentation, and drive overall project quality.
- Mentor discipline Engineer I, II, and III and/or Designer I and II.
- Lead a team of discipline staff in executing advanced projects and discipline design and engineering.
Benefits
- A complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
