Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Middough - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Senior

Cleveland, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Middough, you will be responsible for collecting and preparing data, performing detailed engineering calculations, and designing complete instrumentation and control solutions. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including design staff, project management, and clients, to ensure project success and adherence to safety and operational standards. The position emphasizes professional growth through active participation in professional organizations and technical seminars.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Design complete I&C solutions based on project scope definition.
• Prepare project documentation including bills of material, calculations, data sheets, detailed drawings, specifications, technical reports, and test plans.
• Coordinate tasks with engineers, designers, and administrative staff.
• Perform technical evaluation of bids and recommend best value design that meets client requirements for operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Participate in safety reviews (i.e., HAZID, HAZOP).
• Lead field work by evaluating installations and performing problem-solving activities.
• Perform calculation checks and vendor drawing reviews.
• Serve as lead on single and multi-discipline projects by estimating work hours, developing scope of work, and checking drawings.
• Interact with other disciplines and suppliers to obtain pertinent information.
• Manage the scope of the project work, address scope and work changes, adjust the project deliverables as necessary, and complete the project work based on the budget and scheduled time frame.
• Present project information to both internal and external client audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline required.
• Professional Engineer license (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience performing engineering analysis and design for instrumentation and controls systems.
• Understanding of NEC/ISA standards.
• Strong skill set in understanding PFD's, P&ID's, and Cause & Effect Matrices.
• Interface experience with DCS/PLC platforms including HMI and reporting software packages.
• Strong background in control system architecture and interface solutions including configuration of switches, servers, and operator workstations.
• Experience specifying field instrumentation and process analyzers for applications including basic process control, safety instrumented systems, and fire and gas detection; includes development of installation details and loop drawings.
• Experience with estimating engineering project costs.
• Working knowledge of Smart Plant Instrumentation would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of Databases and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
• Ability to multitask and organize for project efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of Smart Plant Instrumentation.
• Experience with Databases and AutoCAD.