Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer

at AFFILIATED ENGINEERS INC in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer

Job ID 
2024-4686  

 Job Location  
US-IL-Rockford
Overview

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 800 employees who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions - positively impacting society and advancing humankind.
Recognized in the Top 20 Engineering Firms and Top 3 Science and Technology Firms since 2000 by Building Design + Construction Magazine, AEI is dedicated to enhancing public health and improving patient outcomes, advancing revolutionary biomedical research, and enabling the next generation of scientific discovery and technological innovation through remarkable design and award-winning projects.
From collaborating with the California Air Resources Board to transform air quality in the world's largest, zero net energy emissions testing facility to creating human-centric, technically advanced clinical environments that elevate communities - such as Healthcare Design Magazine's 2022 Design Showcase Winner, Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, Florida - our work reflects the highest standards in sustainable design practices.
As an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all. 

Responsibilities

Here's why we need you:
In this role, you will serve as an embedded engineer with a client located in Rockford, IL. Responsibilities include consultation on control systems, hands-on integration, assisting with equipment procurement, attending design meetings, performing field surveys and reviewing documentation of existing systems. You will also be responsible for developing innovative and unique control solutions to align with project, client, and project partner's needs which includes:
Works collaboratively with the client and project partners to identify project technical requirements and user needs and offers technically sound advice and innovative solutions.
Travels to job sites to perform field verifications, startups, and field surveys.
Works to establish a positive working relationship with project partners based on competence, trust, and respect.
Performs system calculations, and sizing and selection of system components.
Reviews the layout of systems and equipment with project team members, project partners, and clients.
Understands interpersonal dynamics of working with co-workers, and project partners, and responds appropriately seeking support as needed.
Contributes to the development of design budgets and schedules.
Anticipates, identifies, and plans design work required to meet project deadlines. Effectively adapts to changing needs and priorities. Raises day-to-day and long-term, budget, and quality issues with the appropriate people (Project Engineers, and Department Facilitator) in a constructive manner.
Reviews work for completeness and accuracy.
Uses effective written communication skills to prepare meeting notes, create and edit design specifications,
Responds to Requests for Information (RFIs) incorporating information from project documents, specifications, shop drawings, and design criteria.
Reads relevant project correspondence and maintains proper filing structures.
Performs quality review of own work and participates in additional quality efforts as assigned.
Participates in the advancement of discipline practices, processes, and tools as assigned. Actively shares lessons learned and suggests continuous improvement initiatives within the Instrumentation and Controls discipline.

Qualifications

Expertise of our most successful Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer:
BSEE/ME/ChemE or equivalent experience.
Strong commitment to service excellence.
Strong spoken and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent perceptual, conceptual, and interpretive skills.
Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Effective working in team environments as well as individually.
4+ years of experience specializing in Building, Process, and/or Industrial control design roles.
Hands-on PLC programming and user interface development.
Common process and industrial mechanical systems and related control instrumentation and equipment, (pumping, flow, valves, pressure, temperature, tanks, batching, blending, etc.).
Experience with industrial control networks and communication protocols.
Experience with CAD or BIM drafting software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Plant 3D, Revit.
Ability to travel for client meetings, field surveys, commissioning, and startup support.
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