Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with project managers and clients to align on project goals.
- Creates scopes of work for I&C systems, networks, and related projects.
- Leads design teams for medium and large-scale I&C projects.
- Designs PLC SCADA networks for both medium and large systems.
- Specifies industrial fiber optic networks, components, and systems.
- Designs SCADA network block diagrams.
- Selects appropriate instrumentation for projects.
- Develops Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Creates control strategies for project execution.
- Designs layouts for control panels.
- Prepares ISA data sheets and identifies instrument locations.
- Develops input/output point lists for systems.
- Reviews and provides feedback on submittals.
- Prepares detailed specifications for instrumentation, computers, PLCs, and network equipment.
- Estimates preliminary and final construction costs for I&C systems.
- Engages with clients during workshops to discuss instrumentation, HMI graphics, and design standards.
- Designs radio telemetry SCADA systems utilizing microwave, spread spectrum, licensed MAS, cellular, or other radio technologies.
- Mentors and trains junior instrumentation engineers.
- Prepares technical memorandums and reports for project documentation.
- Manages the instrumentation portion of medium to large I&C projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Conducts quality management reviews of I&C designs.
- Contributes to the ongoing development and editing of I&C master specifications.
- Creates project-specific specifications for unique instrumentation applications.
- Balances competing project demands and manages conflicting requirements effectively.
- Oversees and coordinates other instrumentation engineers and CADD technicians to ensure work is completed with high quality and attention to detail.
- Delegates tasks and monitors progress, ensuring quality standards are met.
- Consults with others to address complex engineering challenges and find appropriate solutions.
- Actively participates in client meetings and business development efforts.
- Evaluates project alternatives and identifies the best course of action.
- Makes informed and timely decisions, ensuring that solutions are practical and executable.
- Simplifies complex technical aspects of instrumentation and control for clear communication with non-experts.
- Ensures precision in calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Monitors project scope, schedule, and budget to align with the project plan.
- Enforces adherence to technical standards set by the company and clients.
- Willing to travel as needed for project needs.
- Conducts site visits during construction and operational phases.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- 10-15 years of experience in I&C systems for water/wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- Expertise in the design of industrial I&C systems, instrumentation selection, and specification, as well as industrial communication networks for water/wastewater systems.
- Proficient in interpreting and designing P&IDs and control schematics.
- Extensive experience in designing industrial communication control networks.
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently on medium to large-scale I&C projects.
- Ability to understand and develop project scope, budget, and schedule at the conceptual stage.
- Ability to handle routine or moderately complex tasks independently.
- Innovative approach to solving design and construction challenges in I&C.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with clarity and organization.
- Skilled in maintaining a positive influence and motivating project teams towards common goals.
- Capable of managing project challenges proactively.
- Understanding of both technical and business aspects of I&C engineering.
- Strong skills in public speaking, MS Word, Access, and Excel.
