Control Systems Designer and Engineer
$104,000–$156,000 year
On-siteBellingham, Washington, United States
Bellingham, Washington, United StatesOn-siteContract$104,000–$156,000 yearMid Level
ContractMid Level
Job Summary
Develop instrument engineering for capital and maintenance projects by creating detailed P&IDs, developing construction packages, and establishing engineering budgets. Design control strategies, specify instrumentation and valves, and integrate control networks with electrical motor controls. Perform vendor document reviews, execute Factory and Site Acceptance tests, and conduct quality checks on deliverables while working within stage-gated project processes. Travel to remote work sites and heavy industrial facilities as needed to evaluate equipment and perform on-site tasks.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Control Systems Engineering
- 5-15 years of professional experience within the oil and gas or related industry
- P.E. or Prof. Eng. in Control Systems Engineering preferred
- ISA or TUV certification in Functional Safety preferred
- Read and develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- As-build control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate markups of documents and drawings
- Specify and size instrumentation in all applications of industrial control: flow, pressure, level, temperature
- Able to recognize when unique solutions are needed for instrumentation and control items in difficult services
- Specify and size control valves and regulators: self-contained, pneumatic, sliding stem and rotary
- Understand and apply basic material and alloy considerations for instruments in various industrial processes
- Specify and design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks
- Specify and design wiring, conduit, and cable tray methods for NEC-hazardous classified areas
- Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulations, and client standards
- Integrate control strategies and wiring with electrical motor controls related to motor starters, VFDs, electrical safety relays, electrical monitoring networks, etc.
- Specify HMI, PLC, and DCS hardware and wiring
- Understand physical and soft I/O and point types, create I/O lists for project scope, and review loop drawings
- Basic understanding of design considerations for control panel layout, wiring, BOM, etc.
- Working knowledge of industrial equipment (pumps, vessels, heaters, flares, etc) and respective considerations for instrument design
- Familiar with and able to work within stage-gated project processes and requirements
- Prioritize work based on guidance from team leader and project leaders
- Perform effectively in a team environment, both in-person and remotely
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Able to develop basic engineering and design budgets and provide input to project schedules
- Experience developing construction packages for small to medium projects ($1MM to $30MM TIC)
- Able to point out and provide solutions for drawing consistency, quality, and presentation errors in deliverables
- Highly detail oriented with a strong, self-driven work ethic
- Able to identify areas of personal technical strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, and quickly learn new responsibilities
- Able to evaluate equipment in the field, including climbing ladders, flights of stairs, etc
- Able to travel to remote work sites on occasion
- Strong computer skills - Microsoft Applications
- Fluent in English language
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Desired Qualifications
- Basic working knowledge of INtools (SPI)
- Specify and design Pressure Safety Valves
- Some experience in front-end project development (FEL 1-2)
- Working knowledge and basic understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Working knowledge of PLC and DCS HMI design, point configuration, and control types
- Basic DCS and/or PLC programming experience
- Basic knowledge of specialty instrumentation and control for rotating equipment
- Experience working on-site at an industrial facility in maintenance, reliability, or projects groups
- Specify and size motor-operated valves (MOVs) and corresponding control schemes
- Basic understanding of analyzers for various purposes, both in-situ and extractive
- Interpret and design ladder logic, both for hardwired relay systems and software
- Create test plans and perform Factory and Site Acceptance Tests; review and approve vendor FAT/SAT plans
- Create high-level and detailed control design and configuration documents, such as Control Narratives, Cause & Effects diagrams, Logic diagrams, and block diagrams
- Understand and participate in Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs) and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA)
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