Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM•Denver, CO

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join its Mining Project Delivery team and support mining projects. The role provides project leadership in I&C engineering and design, investigations, and analysis for multidisciplinary mining projects. The engineer may serve as lead I&C engineer or discipline lead on mid-size to large projects, coordinating and directing staff on design documents and deliverables. The position works with existing and prospective clients to develop I&C solutions, proposals, and client relationships, and supports the growth of AECOM’s Mining practice. It provides technical direction and mentoring to staff, specialized technical input to studies and design, and consultation on engineering matters and regulatory compliance. The engineer plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates project phases, particularly I&C design, and may act as the primary client contact. Responsibilities also include technical reviews and approval of engineering documentation, equipment bid packages and purchase order management, and vendor drawing review. The role is based in support of mining projects and requires willingness to travel domestically and internationally. AECOM does not provide sponsorship for this position. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy.
Demonstrated experience in I&C engineering, design, and construction tasks.
Experience participating in HAZOPs and conducting human factors reviews and SIL verification.
Experience with valve, flow element, and relief valve sizing.
Experience developing control system architecture, control system input/output and instrument lists, and instrument and control element specifications and data sheets.
Experience with DCS and PLC specifications, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and network diagrams.
Experience developing control narratives, logic diagrams, and functional control diagrams.
Ability to comprehend electrical equipment designs and wiring, including switchgear, panelboards, MCCs, and VFDs.
Ability to interpret and contribute to P&IDs.
Progressive project experience, including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects.
Strong written and oral communication, quantitative, and people skills.
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor; takes initiative on assignments.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines.
Resourceful, highly organized, professional, and attentive to detail and people.
Willingness to travel to domestic and international project locations.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Arizona, or ability to acquire a PE license in one of those states.
On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities.
10 or more years of relevant experience.
MSHA Miner training.

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership in instrumentation and controls engineering and design, investigations, and analysis for multidisciplinary 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 for multidisciplinary design efforts.
Work with existing and prospective clients to provide I&C engineering and design solutions for mining projects.
Develop project proposals and support the Mining practice’s growth in coordination with the mining business leader.
Provide direction and mentoring to technical staff completing project tasks.
Prepare scopes of work, specifications, P&IDs and instrumentation annotations, data sheets, architecture drawings, functional descriptions, instrument indexes, loop sheets, interconnection diagrams, instrument location plans, I/O lists, and cable schedules.
Provide specialized technical input and 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.
Develop equipment bid packages, perform analysis, manage purchase orders, and review vendor drawings.
Serve as the primary client contact and develop client relationships.
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering projects, focusing on I&C designs for mine projects.
Advise and consult with clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.
Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, I&C specifications, and final working drawings.
Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings.
Estimate and define scope for I&C deliverables and tasks, and perform work within agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
Track and manage task budgets, schedules, and projects.
Author reports and prepare or direct the preparation of detailed calculation packages with appropriate documentation and references.