Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM•Quinte West, ON

8h•$125,000 - $170,500•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Mining Project Delivery team in support of mining projects. This role provides project leadership in instrumentation & controls, engineering and design, investigations, and analysis on multi-disciplinary mining projects. The engineer will serve as the lead I&C engineer or discipline lead on mid-size to large projects, coordinating and directing staff on designs, specifications, drawings, figures, reports, and calculations. They will also work with clients to provide I&C engineering and design solutions, develop project proposals, and support the growth of the Mining practice. Mentoring technical staff, writing technical scopes of work, and presenting complex technical solutions to clients are key aspects of this position. The role involves performing independent technical reviews, developing equipment bid packages, managing vendor drawings, and serving as a primary point of contact with clients. Planning, scheduling, and conducting detailed phases of engineering projects with a focus on I&C designs for mine projects, as well as providing consultation on engineering matters and compliance with regulations, are also responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and people skills
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
Initiative-taking on assignments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines
Ability to estimate and define scope for I&C deliverables and tasks on projects
Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule
Track and manage task budgets, schedules and projects.
Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.
Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

Nice To Haves

PE in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or ability to acquire a PE in those states.
On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities
10+ years or more of relevant experience
MSHA Miner training
Demonstrated experience in I&C engineering, design, and construction tasks including: HAZOP participation, Human factors reviews, SIL verification, Valve, flow element and relief valve sizing, Control system architecture development, Control system Input/Output and instrument list development, Instrument and control element specifications and data sheets, Control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) specifications, Control system (DCS) and PLC wiring diagrams, panel layouts and network diagrams, Control narrative, logic diagram, functional control diagram development, Comprehension of electrical equipment designs and wiring (switchgear, panelboards, MCCs, VFDs, etc.), Interpretation and input to Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects
Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, I&C specifications, and final working drawings
Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings

Responsibilities

Provides project leadership in the areas of instrumentation & controls, engineering and design, investigations, analysis on multi-disciplinary mining projects.
Serve as lead I&C engineer or discipline lead on mid-size to large projects.
Coordinate and direct staff on designs, specifications, drawings, figures, reports and calculations on multi-discipline design efforts.
Work with existing and potential clients to provide instrumentation & controls, engineering and design solutions on mining projects.
Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice.
Provide direction and mentoring to technical staff in completing project tasks.
Write technical scopes of work, specifications, design/check P&ID's (including instrumenting P&ID's, and adding control and interlock notes), data sheets, architecture drawings, functional descriptions, instrument index, loop sheets, interconnection diagrams, instrument location plans, I/O lists and cable schedules.
Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
Present complex technical solutions to clients.
Perform independent technical reviews of engineering documentation and sign off on work performed.
Equipment bid package development, analysis, purchase order management and vendor drawing review.
Serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.
Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the I&C designs of mine projects.
Provides advice and consultation to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.