Senior Instrument & Controls Specialist - Water (Richmond)

Description The Senior Instrument & Controls (I&C) Specialist will lead multi-disciplinary or controls-specific engineering teams to develop Instrument & Controls design packages, perform calculations and develop solutions in support of maintenance or capital projects in a variety of locations.

• Lead preparation of control systems (DCS and/or PLC), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and instrument contracts.
• Manage control system retrofits and migrations.
• Develop detailed scope documents to identify how the upgrade/migration will be executed.
• Lead preparation of instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument List, Instrument Construction Specifications, Instrument Installation Details, and Instrument Location Plans.
• Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) and equipment subcontract package specifications.
• Manage instrument and control system specifications, instrument and instrument valve data sheets, request for quotation (RFQ) and technical bid summaries.
• Design control system logic and configuration, graphic interfaces, and Input/Output (I/O) lists.
• Manage vendor I/O and instrument lists; coordinate I/O to determine partitioning of the control system hardware.
• Manage verification of design calculations, project studies and report preparation.
• Lead development of specifications and site study for design of systems; provide assistance with P&ID design including instrumentation and related mechanical design.
• Evaluate technical bids and managing vendor contracts.
• Review and approve vendor drawings.
• Plan and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, control wiring design, and logic design.
• Provide technical assistance during commissioning at project site.
• Manage quality reviews of project submittals.
• Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of power generation engineering experience, consulting preferred required.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Expert in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong in engineering design software skills including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs and electrical analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Primary Location US-VA-Richmond Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Req ID: 263593 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #WTR