Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Bothell, WA

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a full-time Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer for its Engineering group in Bothell, Washington, or near another AtkinsRéalis hub office. The role is suited to an experienced I&C engineer with a strong plant-design background, including experience using software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation to develop design documentation in a fast-track project environment. Working under the direct supervision of the Chief I&C Engineer, the Senior I&C Engineer will act as a Lead I&C Engineer and produce complete I&C design packages for power plant projects. The position includes technical design, team supervision, coordination with project leadership and vendors, project budget and schedule management, and support for construction and startup. The role may also temporarily assume the Chief Engineer’s responsibilities when that person is absent. The position is regular employee work. AtkinsRéalis describes its values as Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence, and states that benefits may vary according to employment status. The expected compensation range is $100,000–$160,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Requirements

10 years of related professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Proficiency with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office.
Proactive in obtaining the information and support needed to complete work on time.
Flexibility in balancing workload and priorities across multiple projects.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation.
Previous experience with AutoCAD software packages.
Desire to build strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

Work as Lead I&C Engineer to produce complete I&C design packages for well-defined power plant projects.
Work with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and others to define and monitor project scope.
Supervise multiple engineers and designers, and monitor and manage engineering and project budgets related to the I&C effort.
Plan team members’ work schedules to meet project schedules.
Provide assistance with instrument selection for P&ID development.
Prepare I&C engineering calculations using approved procedures, software, and company formats.
Assist with control system engineering, including HMI graphics design, control logic development, communications link development, and system configuration.
Use instrumentation design software to catalog instrumentation information and develop instrument data sheets.
Develop project-specific I&C equipment specifications based on project scope documents.
Generate bid tab evaluations and purchase requisitions for specified equipment.
Review vendor drawings for correctness and contract requirements, and incorporate relevant information into I&C design documents.
Coordinate major I&C vendors and serve as the primary Company liaison.
Check the work of other Engineering/Design Team members.
Provide training to engineers, designers, and drafters as required.
Temporarily assume the Chief Engineer’s responsibilities in their absence.
Support Business Development and/or the Vice President of Engineering with cost estimating for new projects.
Provide project instrumentation and controls support to Construction and Startup personnel as required.