Sr Engineer Instrumentation & Control

Zachry Group • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is hiring a Senior Engineer I&C for its I&C Department in Houston, Texas, to work on design projects in the power industry. The role is responsible for engineering and design tasks in the controls area of assigned projects, applying independent judgment to evaluate and adapt standard techniques and developing approaches to solve encountered problems. The engineer works independently on assigned projects under general direction, with technical guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval of proposed project plans.

The position leads the preparation of instrumentation engineering and design deliverables, including instrument indexes, DCS and/or PLC and CEMS data sheets, I/O lists, and process control narratives. It applies I&C engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures; may supervise a small number of engineers or technicians; and may conduct studies, prepare specifications, evaluate proposals, develop estimates, and recommend control-system components for purchase. The engineer directs drafting personnel, reviews project documents for quality and conformity, keeps current with controls engineering techniques, and may prepare and provide technical training to company personnel and customers.

The role is based primarily in an office, with possible work in warehouses, trailers, or buildings at construction sites. The employee must be willing to travel and work in office and field environments. Construction sites may have moderate to high noise levels and may include equipment, vehicles, materials, tools, and people working nearby.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program.
• Strong background in instrumentation and control systems.
• 15 or more years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience in the power industry.
• Training and experience with distributed control systems, including ABB, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, MarkVIe, or GE MicroNet.
• Knowledge of control systems for gas boilers and turbines.
• Ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, transparent, teamwork-based culture.
• Proficiency with engineering and computer software such as MS Office, AutoCAD, 2D and/or 3D CAD, BlueBeam, Revit, and NavisWorks.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize work, coordinate varied tasks, attend to detail, and manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of and adherence to company policies and procedures, business objectives, and goals.
• Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design tasks for the controls area of assigned projects, using independent judgment to evaluate and adapt standard techniques and procedures.
• Independently complete assigned engineering work in conventional aspects of the subject matter, following project responsibilities and general instructions about expected results.
• Lead production of instrumentation engineering and design deliverables, including instrument indexes, DCS and/or PLC and CEMS data sheets, I/O lists, and process control narratives.
• Apply I&C engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures used in the engineering services industry.
• May supervise engineers or technicians assigned to the work.
• Conduct studies, prepare specifications, evaluate proposals, develop estimates, and may recommend control-system components for purchase.
• Direct drafting personnel in preparing controls-system drawings and review completed project documents for quality assurance and conformity.
• Maintain current knowledge of new and innovative controls engineering techniques and prepare and provide training to other personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior