Project Engineer - Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation

Description

• Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university – Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training Certification preferred
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S Permanent Resident status
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Good problem-solving skills
• CAD Proficiency

• Provide intensity and commitment in daily activities
• Have ability to work towards a personal "Best in Class" standard
• Have ability to execute decisions with speed and conviction
• Keep well organized files and provide accessibility to others inside and outside of the department
• Demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service, developing a loyal customer base
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible in working on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, computer and technical communication and presentation skills
• Work independently from home, job sites, office and other locations supporting multiple time zones 

• Electrical equipment and components system design, CAD, programming, operations and/or commissioning with engines, generators, pumps, boilers, gases, piping, power generation systems, switchgear, motor control centers, relays, transformers, surge suppression, etc.
• Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation system design, programming, operations and/or commissioning with engines, generators, boilers, and process control systems
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Direct involvement with moving mechanical systems and energized electrical circuits
• Ability to produce and understand single lines, P&ID, process schematics, and flow charts.
• Strong industrial power background
• Utility interconnection requirements
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, networks, operating systems and Internet communications
• Knowledge of and familiarity with industrial computer systems, PLC’s and DCS’s. Experience with GE Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens platforms is preferred.
• Direct involvement with moving mechanical systems and energized electrical circuits
• Programming and interpreting PLC programs, HMI/SCADA packages, electrical single lines, point to point wiring lists, and mechanical: electrical interfaces
• Modbus and OPC communications

• Ability to learn and develop skills to manage and produce results in a fast-paced growing business.
• Establish procedures to monitor and/or regulate processes, tasks, or activities of junior engineers or job activities and responsibilities. Taking action to follow up the results of delegated assignments or projects.
• Ability to understand and analyze financial data.
• Ability to make rational and realistic decisions that are based on logical assumptions, reflect factual information and show consideration of organizational resources.
• Proactive attitude towards confronting and resolving problems.
• Ability to effectively express and present ideas or tasks to an individual or to a group 
• Ability to travel and remain overnight as required, including international destinations
• Results driven: Taking ownership, sense of urgency, hands-on when and where necessary, pro-active.
• Works independently, takes initiative and completes challenging assignments
• Proven ability to work as a team member and collaborate with others
• Manage high workload: Multi-tasking, multi-organizing, delivering contributions to multiple projects with sometimes conflicting resource requirements.

• Work independently and as part of a team to evaluate, select, and adapt engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to evolving and diverse project requirements.
• Understand control, instrumentation, and automation concepts and technologies for engines, electrical generators, switchgear, transformers, surge suppressors, grounding systems, compressors, pumps, boilers, heat recovery equipment and emissions control devices.
• Remain informed of industry developments, codes, standards and accepted engineering practices affecting the services to be performed. Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory safety standards and protocols.
• Assist customers, engineers, and contractors with electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment through stages of project development, installation, field start-up, training, and on-going customer support
• Devise new approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.
• Develop project specific functional requirements and technical specifications for control and instrumentation strategies required to integrate electrical and mechanical equipment into complete power generation solutions
• Solicit and evaluate Control and Instrumentation proposals to meet established specifications
• Produce calculations for Controls and Instrumentation required for complete power generation solutions including electrical and mechanical values.
• Develop Control and Instrumentation schedules, bill of material(s), schematics, and calibration setting lists for control panels including VFD’s, PLC’s, device connections and required I/O point lists.
• Develop detailed design drawings including P&ID’s, instrument drawings, logic diagrams, single line, control panel I/O, panel layout(s), and conduit routing
• Primary responsibility for development, programming and modification of PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications using Automation, SQL, and Web development platforms through initial design as well as startup and commissioning
• Perform and provide technical support to assist and participate in maintenance, diagnostic evaluation, and problem resolution of Electrical and Controls and Instrumentation systems

• Person in this position needs to occasionally visit customer locations
• Office environment, sedentary job.  Hybrid office/home working conditions.
• Person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and occasionally visit customer sites.
• Must have the ability to walk/stand throughout the day