Principal Engineer II - Instrumentation and Controls
About The Position
Serve as a technical leader by providing guidance, expertise, and mentorship for engineering projects, technical challenges, and programs. Define and drive leading practices and facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge across teams. Apply subject matter expertise to improve outcomes and support complex programs. Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning and guiding initiatives. Interpret theory and practice to senior leadership to support decision-making and recommend solutions based on technical expertise. Lead, review, investigate, and develop recommendations for engineering projects and technical challenges across disciplines. Align engineering efforts with strategic goals and contribute to long-term technical strategies. Communicate effectively with both lay and expert audiences to influence strategy and execution. Demonstrate exceptional technical skills and solve complex problems. Stay current with industry trends and recommend new practices. Collaborate with site and project management to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented. Promote innovation and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide input for strategic planning and budgeting. Mentor and motivate talent across multiple disciplines. Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 10 years of related experience; OR
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 8 years of related experience; OR
- PhD in electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 6 years of related experience
Nice To Haves
- Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
- Expertise developing Instrumentation and Controls deliverables such as Control narratives and philosophies, Piping and Instrument Diagrams (PIDs), Input/Output Lists (I/O), Interconnect Diagrams, Block Diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Schematics, Panel arrangement drawings, Datasheets, Bills of Material (BOMs), and Engineering Work Packages (EWPs).
- Experience developing and contributing to development of scoping documents, control narratives and philosophies, P6 schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and estimates
- Expertise with Control Systems including PLC, DCS, Networking, and E&I database software
- Knowledge of industry standard Electrical design practices
- Skill in researching and analyzing information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
- Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
- Experience in a capital project design office
- Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities
- Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical leader by providing guidance, expertise, and mentorship for engineering projects, technical challenges, and programs.
- Define and drive leading practices and facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge across teams.
- Apply subject matter expertise to improve outcomes and support complex programs.
- Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning and guiding initiatives.
- Interpret theory and practice to senior leadership to support decision-making and recommend solutions based on technical expertise.
- Lead, review, investigate, and develop recommendations for engineering projects and technical challenges across disciplines.
- Align engineering efforts with strategic goals and contribute to long-term technical strategies.
- Communicate effectively with both lay and expert audiences to influence strategy and execution.
- Demonstrate exceptional technical skills and solve complex problems.
- Stay current with industry trends and recommend new practices.
- Collaborate with site and project management to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented.
- Promote innovation and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provide input for strategic planning and budgeting.
- Mentor and motivate talent across multiple disciplines.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
- Internal progression opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
