Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Bristol, CT - USA
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Description
Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC a division of INNIO is looking for a senior electrical controls and instrumentation engineer to join the team. Working as part of our engineering team you will be responsible for electrical systems and integration of controls and instrumentation for continuous duty and standby power generation systems inclusive of electrical and mechanical equipment. This position provides technical support to junior engineers while concurrently performing engineering duties for specifically assigned projects.
- Work independently and as part of a team to evaluate select and adapt engineering techniques procedures and criteria to evolving and diverse project requirements.
- Understand control instrumentation and automation concepts and technologies for engines electrical generators switchgear transformers surge suppressors grounding systems compressors pumps boilers heat recovery equipment and emissions control devices.
- Remain informed of industry developments codes standards and accepted engineering practices affecting the services to be performed. Ensure compliance with company industry and regulatory safety standards and protocols.
- Assist customers engineers and contractors with electrical mechanical and electronic equipment through stages of project development installation field start-up training and on-going customer support
- Devise new approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings specifications calculations charts and graphs.
- Develop project specific functional requirements and technical specifications for control and instrumentation strategies required to integrate electrical and mechanical equipment into complete power generation solutions.
- Solicit and evaluate Control and Instrumentation proposals to meet established specifications
- Produce calculations for Controls and Instrumentation required for complete power generation solutions including electrical and mechanical values.
- Develop Control and Instrumentation schedules bill of material(s) schematics and calibration setting lists for control panels including VFDs PLCs device connections and required I/O point lists.
- Develop detailed design drawings including P&IDs instrument drawings logic diagrams single line control panel I/O panel layout(s) and conduit routing
- Primary responsibility for development programming and modification of PLC HMI and SCADA applications using Automation SQL and Web development platforms through initial design as well as startup and commissioning
- Perform and provide technical support to assist and participate in maintenance diagnostic evaluation and problem resolution of Electrical and Controls and Instrumentation systems
- Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering / Engineer-in-Training Certification preferred
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S Permanent Resident status
- NO VISAs or Visa Sponsorship
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
- Good problem-solving skills
- CAD Proficiency
- Provide intensity and commitment in daily activities
- Have ability to work towards a personal Best in Class standard
- Have ability to execute decisions with speed and conviction
- Keep well organized files and provide accessibility to others inside and outside of the department
- Demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service developing a loyal customer base
- Work under pressure meet deadlines and be flexible in working on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrate strong verbal written computer and technical communication and presentation skills
- Work independently from home job sites office and other locations supporting multiple time zones
- Electrical equipment and components system design CAD programming operations and/or commissioning with engines generators pumps boilers gases piping power generation systems switchgear motor control centers relays transformers surge suppression etc.
- Electrical Controls and Instrumentation system design programming operations and/or commissioning with engines generators boilers and process control systems
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
- Direct involvement with moving mechanical systems and energized electrical circuits
- Ability to produce and understand single lines P&ID process schematics and flow charts.
- Strong industrial power background
- Utility interconnection requirements
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office networks operating systems and Internet communications
- Knowledge of and familiarity with industrial computer systems PLCs and DCSs.
- Experience with GE Fanuc Allen Bradley Rockwell and Siemens platforms is preferred.
- Direct involvement with moving mechanical systems and energized electrical circuits
- Programming and interpreting PLC programs HMI/SCADA packages electrical single lines point to point wiring lists and mechanical: electrical interfaces
- Modbus and OPC communications.
- Ability to learn and develop skills to manage and produce results in a fast-paced growing business.
- Establish procedures to monitor and/or regulate processes tasks or activities of junior engineers or job activities and responsibilities. Taking action to follow up the results of delegated assignments or projects.
- Ability to understand and analyze financial data.
- Ability to make rational and realistic decisions that are based on logical assumptions reflect factual information and show consideration of organizational resources.
- Proactive attitude towards confronting and resolving problems.
- Ability to effectively express and present ideas or tasks to an individual or to a group
- Ability to travel and remain overnight as required including international destinations
- Results driven: Taking ownership sense of urgency hands-on when and where necessary pro-active.
- Works independently takes initiative and completes challenging assignments
- Proven ability to work as a team member and collaborate with others
- Manage high workload: Multi-tasking multi-organizing delivering contributions to multiple projects with sometimes conflicting resource requirements.
- Person in this position needs to occasionally visit customer locations
- Office environment sedentary job. Hybrid office/home working conditions.
- Person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery and occasionally visit customer sites.
- Must have the ability to walk/stand throughout the day
INNIO offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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INNIO is empowering the transition to net zero – with energy solutions and services that are flexible, scalable, and resilient.