Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

Design & Engineering Development

• Ability to understand and interpret preliminary or high-level control philosophies and transform those ideas into meaningful, tangible outputs related to instrumentation, programming, and control requirements
• Interpret and review mechanical/electrical project drawings as they relate to PFDs, P&IDs, and control schematics, one-line diagrams
• Create I/O lists, motor lists, instrument lists
• Develop data exchange tables for SCADA integration
• Supporting the creation and/or review of internal project-specific P&IDs
• Create Process Control Narratives (PCN) in compliance with project specifications, P&IDs, and mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Review and/or create instrument specification data sheets (flowmeters, analyzers, pressure/level instruments, etc.)
• Supporting instrument selection, sizing, and specification
• Overall review of control panel component selection, design, and functionality
• Preparation of project submittal documentation

Coordination & Technical Support

• Working closely with operations and process engineers to ensure suitable instrument selection for correct measurement and control of process variables (flow, pressure, level, analytical, quality, etc.)
• Liaison with third-party control panel designers, electrical consulting engineers, system integrators (instrumentation interface side)
• Review, comment, and/or approve drawings of third-party control panel designers prior to submission to client and/or release into production.
• Participation in FAT/SAT, instrument checks, functional testing, and sequence/logic testing.

Commissioning, Testing, and Troubleshooting

• Verification of control panel function as per specifications and approved drawings.
• Support Field Technicians with instrumentation and controls expertise during start-up and commissioning of projects including field verification of analog/digital signals, troubleshooting faulty transmitters, sensors, communication issues validating instrument calibration and ranges, sensor calibration and verification procedures, and I/O checks, loop-checks.

Coordination & Technical Support

• Perform work in compliance with quality management and control systems as well as safety procedures. 
• Follow all company’s safety procedures and protocols.
• Travel to the job site may be required. 

Qualifications & Experiences

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• PLC and HMI experience with Allen Bradley (hardware and programming) preferred.
• Experience with SCADA hardware and software and/or design highly recommended.
• Work experience with water and wastewater equipment, commissioning and/or control panel fabrication considered an asset.
• Certification in Automation considered an asset.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of communications protocol – Modbus, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, RS Networks.
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strong ability to work independently while functioning as part of an effective team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment on projects ranging from preliminary studies to detailed design.