Lead I&E Designer

Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals who have expert knowledge of Instrument and Electrical Design, related to Control Systems Projects.

Looking to fill positions in Baton Rouge Louisiana, Mobile Alabama, and Wichita Kansas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Lead I&E Designer performs a wide range of duties which include some or all of the following:
• Instrument and Electrical Design Lead for the delivery of large complex control system projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing systems
• Instrument design of location plans, installation details, cable block diagrams, junction boxes, wiring diagrams, system connection diagrams, building layouts, control panels, loop diagrams, instrument index
• Electrical design of power cable sizing, conduit sizing, grounding, cable schedules
• SPI ability to create the following: new loops in a unit, new instruments under loops, spec sheets for instruments, converting spec sheets to pdf, marking existing instruments for deletion, coordination with the engineering/design staff regarding additions/deletions to the instrument index, SQL statements
• Conduct In-Plant surveys to gather information and documentation
• Control System cutover and Electrical startup experience
• Develop fabrication drawings and Bill of Material for the following: control panels, field junction boxes, power distribution, and others
• Develop Engineering Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Instrument Specifications, Electrical Specifications and Proposals
• Responsible for meeting all Client’s drawing and document control requirements
• Maintain and Report to the Project Manager the following: project schedule, weekly progress reports, utilize rules of credit, etc.
• Coordinate work and execution with other project disciplines, such as: systems configuration, fabrication, field construction, vendors, and sub-contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
The Lead I&E Designer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Associate degree in computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum of 15 years of I/E design experience directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted above
• Extensive experience with design associated with control systems (DCS, SIS, PLC, etc.)
• Knowledge of field instrumentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation
• Working knowledge of SPI
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Familiar with document Management software or equivalent

Working conditions are as follows:
• Position Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pm
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Permanent after 90-day Probation
• Travel: Minimal (up to 25%)