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SJE Inc. · 2 hours ago

Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

SJE Inc. is a family of brands committed to providing innovative control and monitoring solutions. They are seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to efficiently design, manage, and implement complex automation and control projects while ensuring adherence to project specifications and budget requirements.

Embedded SystemsManufacturingService Industry

Responsibilities

Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly

Produce estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs

Produce detail design calculations and sketches for construction materials associated with the project. Calculations produced will be used by others for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required

Check calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice

Assist designers in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Responsible for furnishing sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings

Consult with design leaders from other disciplines/organizations to ensure the efficient flow of information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project

Develop and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a package to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing

Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input

Develop construction specifications

Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications

Perform fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support

Provide technical guidance to designers and engineering personnel in the department

Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs

Produce instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, controls narratives, interconnects, interlock descriptions, cause and effect descriptions, participate in HAZOP and other safety analysis, safety system and ESD design

Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand

Develop small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support

On-site assistance during startup

Design electrical control panels and systems to meet project specifications and division design standards

Coordinate with panel production personnel in the fabrication of control panels

Develop procedures and plans for factory and field testing of control panels and systems

Manage multiple large projects following company procedures and guidelines

Coordination of projects and resources to meet expected deliverables for quality, schedule, and budget

Direct and supervise teams

Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements

Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations

Technical document writing including Testing Procedures, Training Plans and Sequence of Operations

Lead the technical implementation of a project

Attend training and continuing education related to industry

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Instrumentation specificationsPLC/DCS systemsControl panel designEngineering calculationsAutoCADEPLANNational Electrical CodeTechnical document writingCommunicationSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with (8) years related experience is desired

Basic computer software skills using Microsoft Office Suite and E-Mail

Experience with design tools including AutoCAD and EPLAN

Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn technical skills

Self-motivated and have a proven ability to assume primary responsibility for all projects with no supervision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills that include the ability to interact with customers, vendors, company employees and subcontractors

Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment

Ability to create accurate instrumentation installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings

Ability to size control valves using appropriate software

Ability to develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems and actuated valves

Familiarity with standards that apply to instrumentation and controls (ISA)

Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects

Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all EI&C deliverables

Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project

Ability to determine construction material quantities

Preferred

Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 1 year is desired

15 years related experience will also be considered

Specialize in specific industries or technologies with knowledge of what to do as well as how not to do it

Benefits

Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.

We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options.