Salas O'Brien · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls
Evansville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSalas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for designing various electrical systems within industrial and utility infrastructure spaces, overseeing projects from conceptual design through completion, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Oversee projects from conceptual design through completion, working with other engineers and design team members
Leverage an in-depth knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), as well as Safety Instrumented System (SIS) hardware selection, configuration, network architecture design, and software applications
Lend engineering expertise to and participate in Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) reviews
Design systems in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC – NFPA70)
Prepare instrumentation datasheets and maintain an up-to-date instrument list
Participate in and support design and/or coordination reviews with clients and other project team members
Leverage engineering expertise to support plant construction, commissioning, and start-up projects
Collaborate with and support engineers and project managers from a wide array of disciplines across various projects
Champion and support professional development through mentoring and training team members
Support the review and development of project design standards and best practices
Prepare estimates of labor, time, and cost requirements for control system projects
Perform technical bid evaluations for instrumentation and associated equipment
Work closely with vendors to support vendor-submitted data for technical reviews and production
Oversee assigned project efforts to ensure adherence to budget and schedule
Manage and coordinate change management of project scope
The position requires travel up to 20% of the time to various unanticipated client locations throughout the United States
Qualification
Required
U.S. Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or the foreign degree equivalent
5+ years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of industrial manufacturing facilities and utility infrastructure spaces
Experience with industrial instrumentation and controls
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)
Possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license or are willing to pursue obtaining your PE
Preferred
Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Blackstone Group
2024-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Paul Silva
Chief Operating Officer
Karl F. Frey
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