Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We have partnered with our client in the search for a skilled and motivated Instrumentation and Controls Engineer.Job Type: Contract To HireJob Location: Remote in Texas onlyThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. No Corp to Corp or 3rd party agencies.Responsibilities Create, review, and update Controls engineering documentation and drawings.Application based sizing and selection of Instruments and Control devices required to operate and optimize complex mechanical and process system, including HVAC, Chilled Water, Compressed Air, etc.Initiate instrument datasheets, RFQ packages and perform technical bid evaluations to procure Controls devices.Work with vendors and contractors to review designs and ensure that they meet the required quality and documentation standards.Participate in development of scalable network architectures for plant wide high reliability control systems.Work closely with HMI developers and programmers to optimize data exchange and enhance system usability.Support the Construction team and Contractors to optimally execute scopes of work.Examine mechanical, process and plumbing drawings to properly size and select flow, pressure and temperature sensors.Generate construction drawings including 2D and 3D content to accurately define the installation scope of work.Provide expertise and support for system outages and failover incidents.Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience2+ years' experience as a Controls, Instrumentation, or Applications Engineer in automation or electromechanical systemsExperience with control valve sizing, datasheet initiation and ANSI standards for InstrumentationFamiliarity with Controls based software such as SPI (InTools) to initiate Instrument lists, wiring terminations, calibrated ranges etc.Configuration of controls networks including, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and Serial CommunicationAdvanced knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety systemProficient with Allen-Bradly, Siemens, or BeckhoffFamiliarity with Autodesk Revit and AutoCADKnowledge of Ignition HMI and WinCC is beneficialCompetency choosing the appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFD and instrumentation, experience transitioning products and processes from concept to production is desiredAdvanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is beneficialSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: ContractJob function: Manufacturing and Electric Power Generation#J-18808-Ljbffr