Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! This position is full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC. Responsibilities Provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership. Provide oversight of a specific project area and act as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. Lead assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity. Provided guidance / supervision to other engineers and designers. Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements. Develop and review specifications and design criteria. Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity. Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients. Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures. Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines. Develop and review estimates, schedules, and progress reports including effort hour estimating and staff forecasting. Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts. Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals. Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes. Requirements Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor of Science degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum fifteen (15) years of work related experience. Citizenship – To be considered, you MUST be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work. Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed. Perform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), network configuration, logic development, network switches, process controls, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development support and review, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), communication protocols, routing, and layout, Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and procurement activities. Perform control systems sizing calculations for control valves, relief valves, flow elements, thermowells and other instrumentation. Create instrument index and datasheets, generate reports, and monitor design wiring and loop development activities in Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) database. Develop complex control systems narrative specifications. Prepare complex instrument design and installation requirements. Develop complex control systems logic diagrams and/or cause and effect diagrams. Represent control systems in model reviews; closely monitor 3D modeling prepared by the design group using review software. Review and audit specifications for DCS, PLC, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) hardware and software applications. Monitor DCS / PLC / SIS design developed by the design group. Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards. Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards. Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines. Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects. Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment. Desired Skills Professional Engineer license, preferred. Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials. Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA. Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects. Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out. Practical field experience. EPC project experience for the following industries: U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation Proficiency with Intergraph SPI Advanced knowledge of: Specifying instrumentation Control systems procurement activities P&ID representation; can recognize / report problems associated with control systems representation on P&ID Developing control strategies and represent on P&ID Knowledge and experience developing safety requirement specifications for Safety Instrumented Systems. Practical experience in Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) reviews and SIL assignment. Experience in SIL verification calculations. Experience in commissioning and startup of DCS, PLC, and SIS. About the Site Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award‑winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi‑disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in‑office. Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non‑profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEM Technologies, Inc.