Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our client in Bothell, WA.

Our client's Engineering group in Bothell, WA USA is looking for a full-time experienced Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have an extensive I&C background coupled with experience with plant design software such as Smart Plant Instrumentation to produce design documentation in the fast-track project execution environment.

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

To perform this role, the Senior I&C Engineer, under the direct supervision of the Chief I&C Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Working as a Lead I&C Engineer, perform all work as required to produce complete I&C design packages for a well defined power plant including:
  • Work under the direction of the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and others to define and monitor project scope.
  • Effectively supervise multiple engineers and designers on a daily basis; monitor and manage engineering and project budgets related to the I&C effort on a project.
  • Plan work schedules of team members to meet project schedules.
• Provide assistance in instrument selection for P&t.
• Provide I&C engineering calculations using approved procedures, software, and company formats.
• Assist in control system engineering functions such as HMI graphics design, control logic development, communications link development and system configuration.
• Utilizing instrumentation design software, catalog instrumentation information and develop instrument data sheets.
• Develop project specific I&C equipment specifications based on project scope documents.
• Generate bid tab evaluations and purchase requisitions for specified equipment.
• Review vendor drawings for correctness and contract requirements, and incorporate this information into the I&C design documents.
• Coordinate major I&C vendors and function as primary Company liaison. Requires working knowledge of contracts and purchase orders.
• Check work of other members of the Engineering/Design Team.
• Provide training to Engineers, Designers and Drafters as required.
• Temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Chief Engineer in his/her absence.
• Support Business Development and/or the Vice President of Engineering in cost estimating for new projects.
• Provide project instrumentation and controls support to Construction and Start Up personnel as required.

• P.E. license is required.
• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation and AutoCAD software packages is preferred.
• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.
• Flexible in balancing workload and priorities across multiple projects.
• Desire to build strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to work in a team environment.