Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer – OnSite Energy & Power (Kansas City) Kansas City, Missouri

Description

The OnSite Energy & Power team is looking for a Staff Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to support projects for distributed energy plants for institutional and industrial clients, including electric, steam, chilled water, hot water, and cogeneration plants. The Staff I&C Engineer will be able to independently perform I&C engineering activities for small to medium multi-disciplinary projects for new or existing facilities or controls upgrade projects for existing facilities.

The Staff I&C Engineer will be responsible for performing the following activities:

• Assist in I&C studies, including site walkdown, scope development, stakeholder interviews, vendor selection, cost estimate development and develop written reports.
• Support the development Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
• Support the development Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Specifications.
• Development of Instrument Lists.
• Develop Instrument Procurement Specifications.
• Develop Instrument Data Sheets.
• Develop Instrument Installation Details.
• Develop Instrument Location Plans.
• Develop Control System (DCS and/or PLC) Specifications.
• Develop Control System (DCS and/or PLC) System Architecture Diagram.
• Develop Control System (DCS and/or PLC) I/O List.
• Develop Control System (DCS and/or PLC) Control Narratives.
• Develop Control System (DCS and/or PLC) Logic Diagrams.
• Develop Control System (DCS and/or PLC) Graphics Diagrams.
• Develop Control System Network Drawings.
• Develop I&C Connection/Loop Diagrams.
• For assigned procurement contracts (e.g., Instrumentation, Control Systems, CEMS/PEMS).
• Develop Approved Vendors Lists.
• Coordinate with procurement to develop RFQ documentation.
• Perform technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor submittals.
• Perform software and hardware configuration with various platforms, including Rockwell.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Provide technical assistance during commissioning at project site.
• Perform quality reviews of project submittals.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering from accredited program required.
• 3 years of related experience required.
• Completion of master’s degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, AutoCAD). Valid driver’s license required.
• In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. Ability to travel.This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filledEEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans