Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Burgess & Niple - Parkersburg, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Parkersburg, WV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Burgess & Niple is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join our team, with the opportunity to work from any of our office locations in Akron, Cincinnati, Columbus, Painesville, OH, Parkersburg, WV, or Norfolk, VA. This position is ideal for individuals who value collaboration and employee input within an A/E firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying best practices in SCADA design and implementation specifically within the Water/Wastewater Industry. This role involves traveling to client facilities to engage in field activities, assessing and documenting the current state of installed control systems, and coordinating with both internal design staff and client personnel to ensure the provision of appropriate control systems design. In addition to design responsibilities, the Instrumentation & Control Engineer will be tasked with the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment. The role also includes the development of biddable and technically accurate SCADA/I&C construction documents, which encompass P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications. Furthermore, the engineer will develop PLC programs and HMI applications, as well as support system testing and commissioning activities. This position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apply best practices in SCADA design and implementation in the Water/Wastewater Industry.
• Travel to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
• Coordinate with internal design staff and client staff to provide appropriate control systems design.
• Provide selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Develop biddable and technically accurate SCADA / I&C construction documents including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts and wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Develop PLC programs and HMI applications.
• Support system testing and commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of experience in the field.
• Application of and compliance with National Electrical Code.
• Experience with Networking, Cyber Security, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and colleagues.

Nice-to-haves

• PE and ISA Certification are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Immediate accrued paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with match and no vesting schedule
• Flexible spending or health savings account options
• Basic life insurance/short-term & long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee with option to purchase supplemental life insurance
• Bonus program
• Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule options
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Casual dress