Instrumentation Controls Engineer

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Ripple Effect Consulting Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Responsibilities Works with project manager and clients

Develops scopes of work for I&C systems, networks and projects

Leads I&C design teams for medium and large projects

Designs PLC SCADA networks for medium and large systems

Specifies industrial fiber optic networks, systems and components

Designs SCADA network block diagrams Selects instrumentation

Develops P&IDs Develops control strategies

Designs control panel layouts Prepares ISA data sheets and instrument sites

Develops input/output point lists Reviews submittals

Prepares specifications for instruments, computers, networking equipment, PLCs and associated components

Develops preliminary and final construction cost estimates for I&C

Meets with clients for design-related workshops, including instrument preferences, HMI graphics design and standard development

Designs radio telemetry SCADA systems using microwave, spread spectrum, licensed MAS, cellular or other radio technologies Mentors and trains Staff Instrumentation Engineers

Prepares technical memorandums and reports

Manages the instrumentation portion of medium to large sized instrumentation and control projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities

Conducts quality management reviews of instrumentation and control designs

Participates in continuing editing and development of I&C master specifications

Develops project specific specifications for unusual or unique instrumentation applications

Prioritizes and balances competing project demands and conflicting project requirements

Manages other instrumentation and control engineers and CADD technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail

Delegates tasks to others and follows ups on completion and quality of work Identifies and consults with others on solutions to unusual, difficult, or complex tasks

Effectively participates in client contacts and business development efforts Identifies alternatives, evaluates each, and determines appropriate actions to move forward

Makes solid and implementable decisions in a timely manner

Reduces complex aspects of instrumentation and control engineering to terms understandable to others

Attends to details in preparation or review of calculations, drawings, and specifications

Monitors scope, schedule, and budget and controls the work to the project plan

Understands, implements, and enforces company and client technical standards on projects

Travel required when requested

Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

5-10 years experience in instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater facilities

Registration as a Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within six months.

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering



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