Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Burgess & Niple - Norfolk, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Norfolk, VA

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 role is integral to our commitment to providing high-quality engineering services in the Water/Wastewater Industry. The successful candidate will apply best practices in SCADA design and implementation, ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. In this position, you will be responsible for traveling to client facilities to participate in field activities, assessing and documenting the current state of installed control systems. You will coordinate with both internal design staff and client personnel to provide appropriate control systems design, ensuring that all specifications meet client needs and industry standards. Your expertise will be crucial in the selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment, which are vital components of our engineering solutions. Additionally, you will develop biddable and technically accurate SCADA/I&C construction documents, including P&IDs, network architecture diagrams, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, installation details, loop drawings, and technical specifications. Your role will also involve developing PLC programs and HMI applications, as well as supporting system testing and commissioning activities. This position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration within our team.

Responsibilities

• Applying best practices in SCADA design and implementation in the Water/Wastewater Industry.
• Traveling to client facilities to participate in field activities to assess and document the current state of installed control systems.
• Coordinating with internal design staff and client staff to provide appropriate control systems design.
• Providing selection and specification of process instrumentation, control panels, and network equipment.
• Developing 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.
• Developing PLC programs and HMI applications.
• Supporting 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 the 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