Instrument & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage (34804)

Automation & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage

Location: Kansas City, MI

Benefits: Access to client benefits package

Pay: commensurate with experience

Description

The Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will work on design teams creating designs for greenfield and brownfield refining and chemical projects. They will work with the design team throughout the Engineering/Design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process, adapting I&C plans according to assigned budget, schedule, engineering/design standards, and client requirements. The I&C Engineer will assist in providing deliverables for Front End Planning (FEP) and Detailed Design phases and support construction phase.

• Prepare instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
• Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
• Prepare controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Prepare I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation.
• Develop P&ID's for various projects.
• Perform process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting appropriate I&C application.
• Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
• Develop level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
• Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
• Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related from an ABET accredited program 3 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred; OR Master Degree in above Engineering programs 2 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Proficient in Smart Plant instrumentation (SPI) in the development of instrument datasheets
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.,