Entry Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Bw Design Group - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Entry Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer position at BW Design Group involves working with a team of professionals to support capital projects and implement engineering solutions for clients in various industries. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the application of engineering principles to optimize systems and processes in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with I&C design and estimation for the preliminary and detailed design phases of projects.
• Conduct system and facility engineering job walk assessments.
• Develop and design engineering solutions for equipment optimization.
• Design systems that will monitor pressure, temperature, humidity, and flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and complete root cause failure analysis on assigned projects.
• Document process requirements for instrumentation equipment used in systems design.
• Interface smoothly with engineering design team members and client representatives.
• Resolve engineering change request notices, requests for information, and FCRs.

Requirements

• 0-2 years' experience of I&C design and estimation for the programming phase of projects.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation hardware and software.
• Experience with Mechanical, Electrical and Process (MEP) systems and working with MEP engineers and technicians.
• Good understanding of complex process systems architecture & design, Instrumentation, Device Selection, Networking, PLC & I/O architectures, P&IDs, data sheets, and SCADA.
• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, biomedical, or civil (structural concentration) engineering, bioengineering, or architecture, or an equivalent degree or certification from an ABET accredited program.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or 3D facility modeling software.
• Co-op, internship, or project experience related to engineering, consulting, programming, facility design, construction management, process design, drafting, or architecture.
• Co-op, internship, or project experience in food/dairy, high speed beverage/brewery, pharmaceutical, medical device, advanced technology, oil & gas, or the consumer products industries.
• Prior participation in campus/community service activities.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorships including First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.