Sr Engineer Instrumentation & Control

Zachry Group•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is hiring a Senior Engineer I&C to join its I&C Department in Houston, Texas, supporting design projects in the power industry. The position performs engineering and design work for the controls area of assigned projects, applying independent judgment to evaluate and adapt standard techniques and procedures. The engineer works independently on assignments with general direction, seeks technical guidance for unusual or complex problems, and obtains supervisory approval for proposed project plans. The role leads production of instrumentation engineering and design deliverables, including Instrument Indexes, DCS and/or PLC control systems, CEMS data sheets, I/O lists, and Process Control Narratives. It applies established engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures; may supervise a small number of engineers or technicians; and may perform 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, maintains current knowledge of control engineering techniques, and may prepare and provide training to company personnel and customers. The employee will work primarily in an office, with possible work in warehouses, trailers, or buildings at construction sites. Construction-site conditions may include moderate to high noise, equipment, vehicles, materials, tools, and people working nearby. Travel and work in both office and field environments are expected as needed. The company states that it is dedicated to providing a safe and drug-free work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program.
15 or more years of instrumentation and controls engineering experience within the power industry.
Strong background in instrumentation and control systems.
Training and experience with distributed control systems such as ABB, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, MarkVIe, and GE MicroNet.
Knowledge of control systems for gas boilers and turbines.
Values ethics and professionalism and maintains confidentiality.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Comfort working in a collaborative, transparent, teamwork-based culture.
Proficiency with engineering and computer software, including MS Office, AutoCAD, 2D and/or 3D CAD, BlueBeam, Revit, and NavisWorks or similar tools.
Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate varied tasks, with attention to detail and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Understanding of, and willingness to follow, company policies and procedures, including 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.
Plan and conduct work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Complete assigned projects as a fully competent engineer, working independently toward generally defined results and following project responsibilities for the assigned position.
Lead production of instrumentation engineering and design deliverables, including Instrument Indexes, DCS and/or PLC control systems, and CEMS data sheets.
Lead production of control design deliverables, including I/O lists and Process Control Narratives.
Apply commonly used I&C engineering and design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
Provide technical guidance or seek guidance on unusual or complex problems, and obtain supervisory approval for proposed project plans.
May supervise a few engineers or technicians on assigned work, unless the project requires a licensed Professional Engineer.
Perform studies, prepare specifications, evaluate proposals, and develop estimates.
May recommend control-system components for purchase.
Direct drafting personnel in the proper execution of controls-system drawings.
Review completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Maintain current knowledge of new and innovative techniques in controls engineering.
Prepare and provide training for company personnel and customers in areas of technical responsibility.
Organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate multiple tasks while attending to details and competing priorities or deadlines.
Travel and work in office and field environments as needed.