Instrument & Controls Designer

Wessagusset Staffing

Instrument & Controls Designer

Bellingham, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    JOB SUMMARY

    We are looking for an experienced control systems and instrumentation designer to join our group. Strong capability for complex design tasks such as producing control panel layout and wiring drawings is essential.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - TECHNICAL

    · Ability to create, modify and work with 2D drawings in AutoCAD

    · Read and develop basic to complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and translate them into control system documents such as block diagrams

    · As-build control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate markups of documents and drawings

    · Design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks

    · Design wiring, conduit, and cable tray systems for NEC-hazardous classified areas.

    · Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulations, and client standards

    · Design PLC and DCS hardware and wiring systems; working knowledge of PLC and DCS point types

    · Specify and review design for control panel layout, wiring, BOM, etc.in concert with engineers

    · Basic working knowledge of 3D Design and software

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - OTHER

    · Experience developing construction packages for small to medium projects ($1MM to $30MM TIC)

    · Strong computer skills - Microsoft Applications

    · Applicants must be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information available at www.tsa.gov/twic

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

    · Execute project design tasks in partnership with Control Systems Engineer counterparts

    · Develop Control Systems scope on the project P&IDs

    · Coordinate with Control Systems Engineer and project team to develop basic to complex schedules

    · Coordinate inter-discipline design directly with counterparts in other disciplines (such as piping and electrical)

    · Work within 3D design software where applicable; contribute to and extract information from 3D model

    · Perform detailed vendor document reviews and incorporate into project design

    · Establish design budgets, forecast work, manage scope and budget for self and the design team

    · Perform drawing and document research in client databases; coordinate with Document Control to properly find and checkout drawings

    · Lead the development of detailed construction packages in accordance with codes and standards:

    · Block Diagrams

    · Location and Plot Plans

    · Wiring Diagrams

    · Loop Drawings

    · Cabinet/Equipment Layouts

    · Cable & Conduit Routing Schedules

    · Conduit & Tray Diagrams

    · Instrument Installation Details

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    · A.A.S. or higher in engineering or related discipline

    · Ability to work in INtools (SPI)

    · Strong 3D Design capability

    · Working knowledge and basic understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

    · Experience working on-site at an industrial facility in maintenance, reliability, or projects groups

    · Ability and desire to mentor designers and engineers

    · Experience with MicroStation