Lead I&C Design Engineer

CRB•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Lead AIC Engineer oversees the discipline at the project level and manages the discipline budget on projects ranging from simple to complex and of all sizes. The role requires a thorough understanding of developing and implementing project documents through all phases. The Lead AIC Engineer coordinates with internal and external parties, manages multiple complex tasks, establishes priorities, and directs the work of others. The position may work independently or at the direction of the Project Manager. The role leads discipline staff in advanced project execution, design, and engineering; provides mentorship to Engineers I, II, and III and Designers I and II; and drives project quality. It includes planning and directing discipline design work, supporting proposals and project planning, developing construction documents and specifications, and supporting construction activities. The role also requires advanced instrumentation and controls engineering experience, including design deliverables, calculations, control systems, relevant codes and standards, and coordination with project teams and construction partners.

Requirements

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in a discipline-specific field of study: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics/Mechatronics.
Minimum of 10 years of Instrumentation & Control System Design experience.
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; specifications; construction specifications; hardware/software specifications; and functional specifications, including process descriptions and sequences of controls.
Advanced experience with control system schematics, panel fabrication drawings, field wiring plans, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Intermediate experience with electrical codes, applicable mechanical and building codes, and electrical classified design.
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.
Advanced experience and knowledge of industrial control systems, including DCS, SCADA, PLC, BAS/BMS, and EMS/CMS.
Proficient with advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination and coordination with construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
Proficient with advanced design calculations with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a design firm setting.
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.
Familiarity with systems and manufacturers such as DeltaV, Rockwell, Ignition, Siemens, Johnson Controls, and Schneider.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet-IP, BACnet, and IO-Link.
Ability to evaluate and consult on pharmaceutical-industry 4.0 technologies, including advanced robotics (AMRs and AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), 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.
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 Engineers I, II, and III and Designers I and II.
Lead a team of discipline staff in executing advanced projects, discipline design, and engineering.
Coordinate with internal and external cross-discipline project teams, construction trade partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
Perform advanced design calculations with limited supervision.