Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Unclassified - Hillsboro, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Hillsboro, OR

About the position

As a Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at SSOE, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of advanced industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities for leading global companies. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in complex engineering projects that require innovative design solutions and adherence to strict specifications. You will be part of a collaborative design and engineering team, where your expertise will contribute to the successful completion of projects while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. Your responsibilities will include creating and designing comprehensive Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) systems or subsystems tailored to project requirements and customer specifications. You will analyze various input materials, including sketches and notes, to determine the most effective approach for preparing detailed drawings. This role also involves performing routine design and engineering calculations, establishing instrument locations, and developing instrument loop diagrams, cable sizing, and layout designs for instrumentation and low voltage wiring. In addition to technical design work, you will ensure that all designs comply with local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations. You will apply established design techniques while exercising discretion in adapting and modifying design concepts as necessary. Quality control is paramount, and you will uphold company and team design standards throughout the project lifecycle. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Electrical, Structural, Process/Chemical, and Architectural groups, to optimize project efficiency and resource allocation. Field inspections and technical services related to construction and equipment installation will also be part of your responsibilities. As a senior engineer, you will have the opportunity to mentor and coach less experienced staff, fostering their technical and professional development within the team.

Responsibilities

• Create and design a complete I&C system or sub-system that meets project scope and customer requirements.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and other input materials to determine the best approach for preparing drawings.
• Perform routine design/engineering calculations for layout preparation.
• Establish instrument locations and instrument loop diagrams.
• Size cables for instrumentation and low voltage wiring.
• Layout and size cable trays for instrumentation and low voltage wiring.
• Design schematics for power, control, and shutdown circuits.
• Create DCS panel, PLC panel, junction box, and control layout and schematics.
• Design communication systems using fiber optic cables, profibus, and/or Ethernet.
• Develop AC and DC interconnects as well as conduit and cable schedules.
• Ensure all designs adhere to local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations.
• Apply established design techniques and modify design concepts as needed.
• Uphold quality control by adhering to company and team design and CAD standards.
• Foster collaboration and communication within multidisciplinary teams to optimize efficiency and resource allocation.
• Perform field inspections and provide technical services for construction and equipment installation activities.
• Mentor and coach less experienced staff to enhance their technical and professional expertise.

Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in an ABET-accredited engineering field is required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (or other similar CAD programs) and Revit is required.
• Demonstrated Instrumentation and Controls design or engineering experience is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.

Benefits

• Healthy work-life balance
• Great employee benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities