I&C Engineer / Project Engineer

Position Overview:

Instrument and Controls Engineer is responsible for controls design and instrumentation application associated with FTI projects. The candidate will be knowledgeable of PLC and DCS technology platforms and their applications, and have the ability to generate or review and approve project documentation such as functional descriptions, panel layout drawings, logic drawings, controls lists (BOM, I/O, Alarm and Setpoint Lists) as well as complete Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in vendor locations or in the commissioning phase of projects in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform I/C project duties and support projects as required
• Perform component selection and logic sequence design
• Interface with Controls suppliers, vendors, consultants and contractors
• Review I/C information / drawings from sub-contractors
• Write Functional Description, Sequences of Operation, Equipment Manuals, System Descriptions, and design criteria for I/C systems
• Assist with the establishment of control methodology and strategy based upon discussions with Project and Process Engineering and other FTI personnel
• Create Various I/C drawings including SAMA Diagrams (both analog and digital), electrical drawings, and one-line drawings
• Create Operator Screen designs
• Establish Safety System criteria for I/C design
• Participate in sub-contractor shop testing (FAT), FTI shop equipment testing and FTI project start-up
• Maintain communication channels with Rockwell Software, Revere Electric and other I/C OEM companies.
• Keep current on I/C industry development, especially PLC technology, capabilities and pricing
• Keep Sub-contractors informed on FTI project schedule requirements to ensure on-time delivery of components and systems.
• Maintain proper electrical and I/C record keeping and storage (cut sheets, design documents, drawings) .
• Be available to help FTI field personnel troubleshoot day-to-day field electrical and I/C issues
• Knowledgeable in both ISA and KKS tagging platforms and capable of generating such tagging schemes based on client requirements.
• Working knowledge of eWon or other remote networking capabilities.

Technical Skills Required:

• Programming Allen-Bradley PLC products. Emphasis on Control Logix family (Control Logix and Compact Logix) and some understanding of SLC 500, MicroLogix.
• Allen-Bradley Panelview and Panelview Plus Products
• Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View Products (ME and SE)
• Other platform knowledge is welcome and will be considered
• Instrumentation and device set-up (flow, pressure, temperature, and control valves), loop checks and trouble-shooting
• Creation, review and modification of SAMA drawings
• Programming Operator Interface Computers using FactoryTalk View SE or RSView 32
• KKS & ISA tagging generation/knowledge

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical strongly preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer with instrument and controls emphasis (or demonstrate equivalent experience)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires travel (minimum of 25%) both domestically and internationally and may require extended periods of two weeks or more in the field.