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 Hire Job Location: Remote in Texas only This 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 experience 2+ years’ experience as a Controls, Instrumentation, or Applications Engineer in automation or electromechanical systems Experience with control valve sizing, datasheet initiation and ANSI standards for Instrumentation Familiarity 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 Communication Advanced knowledge of industrial process and manufacturing equipment, including safety system Proficient with Allen-Bradly, Siemens, or Beckhoff Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD Knowledge of Ignition HMI and WinCC is beneficial Competency 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 desired Advanced proficiency in modern text-based programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access) is beneficial Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Contract Job function: Manufacturing and Electric Power Generation #J-18808-Ljbffr Talent Groups