Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project managers and clients to determine project requirements and deliverables.
- Develop detailed scopes of work for I&C systems, networks, and projects.
- Lead design teams for I&C systems on medium to large-scale projects.
- Create PLC SCADA networks for various system sizes, ensuring they meet design standards.
- Specify industrial fiber optic systems, networks, and components.
- Design block diagrams for SCADA networks and configure control systems.
- Select appropriate instrumentation for projects, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
- Prepare and review P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) for various projects.
- Develop effective control strategies to optimize system operations.
- Design layouts for control panels and electrical systems.
- Produce ISA data sheets and specify instrument site locations.
- Develop comprehensive input/output point lists for system interfaces.
- Review and approve equipment submittals to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Prepare detailed specifications for instruments, networking equipment, PLCs, and related components.
- Estimate construction costs, both preliminary and final, for instrumentation and control systems.
- Facilitate client workshops to define instrument preferences, develop HMI graphics, and create design standards.
- Design and implement radio telemetry SCADA systems using various communication technologies like microwave, spread spectrum, and cellular.
- Mentor and train junior Instrumentation Engineers to enhance their technical and professional skills.
- Write technical memorandums and reports detailing design processes and decisions.
- Manage the instrumentation and control systems of medium to large water and wastewater treatment projects.
- Conduct thorough quality management reviews to ensure designs meet internal and external standards.
- Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of I&C master specifications.
- Develop project-specific specifications for unique or specialized instrumentation needs.
- Balance competing project demands while adhering to schedules and client requirements.
- Oversee a team of engineers and CAD technicians, delegating tasks and ensuring quality control.
- Ensure effective task completion by checking the quality and timeliness of team deliverables.
- Solve complex tasks through consultation with other team members and experts.
- Actively participate in client meetings and support business development initiatives.
- Assess and recommend actions for alternatives, helping the project progress effectively.
- Make informed decisions in a timely manner, considering project needs and long-term goals.
- Simplify complex engineering concepts for easier understanding and communication with stakeholders.
- Review and prepare calculations, drawings, and specifications with great attention to detail.
- Monitor project scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Implement and enforce company and client standards on engineering projects.
- Travel as needed for site visits, observing construction and operational progress.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: 10-15 years of experience in I&C systems design for water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.
- Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
- Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of designing industrial I&C systems and selecting instruments.
- Expertise in industrial communication networks for water and wastewater facilities.
- Proficient in reading, interpreting, and developing P&IDs and control schematics.
- Experience in designing and implementing industrial communication networks for control systems.
- Ability to manage medium to large projects with minimal supervision and attention to detail.
- Skilled in developing instrumentation and control system budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
- Strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities for instrumentation and control design.
- Proven communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Familiarity with managing client relationships and ensuring their needs are met.
- Ability to handle pressure and uncertainty while remaining composed.
- Skilled in using MS Office tools (Word, Access, Excel) to create and present documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: Familiarity with MicroStation or AutoCAD software for design work.
Pay Range:
$120,000 to $180,000 annually
