Project Designer/Project Engineer 1

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Apply electrical, mechanical, chemical, and/or computer engineering principles to develop a comprehensive instrumentation and control (I&C) system design for multiple projects with various clients simultaneously.

The design will include, but is not limited to, the following I&C project domains: industrial control panel design, Water & Wastewater processes, process and analytical instruments, PLCs, RF technology and radios, networking, communications infrastructure, VFDs, Soft Starts, motor starters, and relevant UL and NEC codes.

Experience with P&ID, Electrical, and ISA loop drawings is required.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

The necessary knowledge level for this position requires proven experience and expertise in the following I&C project domains.

The level of knowledge will be assessed and determined by completing the Inframark Project Engineering Expertise Matrix.

Domain

Knowledge Level

Processes

Intermediate

Process Instruments

Intermediate

Analytical Instruments

Intermediate

PLCs

Apprentice

Radio/RF Technology

Apprentice

Networking

Apprentice

Control Panel Design

Intermediate

VFDs, SS & Starters

Apprentice

Industry Codes

Intermediate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Field Instrumentation Design



* Make field instrumentation selections based on the following: (a) what was identified in our scope letter, (b) the requirements as defined in the contract documents, (c) any standardized products currently in use at the facility, and (d) the project budget.


* Interprets the contract documents to determine installation requirements and appropriate mounting hardware, sunshields, surge protection, etc.


* Generates a Field Instrumentation Submittal for review and approval by the project engineer and owner.


* Responds to and follows up on submittal comments.



* Control Panel Design



* Develops panel hardware drawings for all provided panels based on the following: (a) what was identified in our scope letter, (b) the requirements as defined in the contract documents, (c) any standardized products currently in use at the facility, and (d) the project budget.


* Interprets the Contract Documents to determine installation requirements (e.g., panel sizing, panel rating, interior versus exterior location, etc.).


* Develops hardwired IO list using standard templates.


* Panel design shall include a bill of materials with "major buyout" items (e.g., enclosure, PLC hardware, network hardware) and the I/O list.


* Coordinates and manages the drafting team's efforts to efficiently produce AutoCAD drawings.


* Generates a Panel Hardware Submittal for review and approval by the project engineer and owner.


* Responds to and follows up on submittal comments.



* Network Design



* Works with Inframark's OT personnel to design SCADA/PLC control systems networks based on the following: (a) networking best practices, (b) what was quoted in our scope letter...