Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Water Infrastructure

$107,000 - $140,000/Yr

AtkinsRéalis - Kirkland, IL

Full-time - Senior

Kirkland, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer for Water Infrastructure at AtkinsRéalis will lead and manage various engineering projects related to structural engineering and water infrastructure. This role involves producing complete I&C design packages for power plants, supervising engineering teams, and ensuring project scope and budgets are met. The engineer will also engage in control system engineering, instrument selection, and vendor coordination, contributing to the company's mission of building a better world through innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work required to produce complete I&C design packages for power plants.
• Define and monitor project scope under the direction of the Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Supervise multiple engineers and designers daily, managing engineering and project budgets related to I&C efforts.
• Plan work schedules of team members to meet project deadlines.
• Assist in instrument selection for P&ID development.
• Provide I&C engineering calculations using approved procedures and software.
• Assist in control system engineering functions such as HMI graphics design and control logic development.
• Utilize instrumentation design software to catalog instrumentation information and develop data sheets.
• Develop project-specific I&C equipment specifications based on project scope documents.
• Generate bid tab evaluations and purchase requisitions for specified equipment.
• Review vendor drawings for correctness and contract requirements.
• Coordinate major I&C vendors and act as the primary company liaison.
• Check work of other members of the Engineering/Design Team and provide training as required.
• Support Business Development in cost estimating for new projects.
• Provide onsite project instrumentation and controls support to Construction and Start Up personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Ten or more years of municipal water/wastewater treatment or water infrastructure engineering experience.
• Control system engineering experience with SCADA systems, DCS, and/or PLC preferred.
• General knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.
• Familiarity with telecommunication system design is a plus.
• Experience with control valve and flow meter sizing and specification.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam; Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Familiarity with codes associated with the I&C discipline (NEC, ASME, NFPA, ISA, etc.).
• Experience with I&C related design software packages.
• Basic understanding of project flow and construction methodology including scheduling and productivity.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills in both oral and written forms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation, Revit, and/or AutoCAD preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation, Revit, and/or AutoCAD software packages.
• Familiarity with telecommunication system design.
• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities, and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around various demographics
• Employee-funded Foundation with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college