Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer - Mastech Digital

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer for our client in the Retail domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 6+ Months Contract 

Location: Hopkinton, MA

Role: Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Primary Skills: Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineering

Role Description: The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer must have at least 10+ years of experience. This position supports the project management group by providing design review, development of specifications and overall support of plant electrical, instrumentation and controls projects. 

You will be expected to have a high level of knowledge of plant systems that include, electrical switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, actuated valves, transmitters, PLC and DCS systems. Working with related discipline engineers, you will provide guidance on how to best select and integrate new equipment into the plant. 

The ECI engineer will also be responsible for managing their own projects related to their field of discipline. You will participate in the review of vendor documents providing comments, markups and ensuring the project’s requirements are being met and comply with all applicable codes and standards. 

The position is multi-faceted with responsibilities that will vary dependent on the projects’ needs but will include directly supporting responses to submittals, RFIs, the review of schedules, change orders and will assist in providing on site construction support. 

The ECI engineer reports directly to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Participates in project meetings, staying informed of project status and actively supporting the project’s technical needs as the instrumentation, controls and electrical subject matter expert.

- Support the company’s facilities as necessary to troubleshoot problems related to installed systems.

- Assists Project Manager and Lead Engineer in the successful implementation of projects including supporting the planning, execution, development, engineering, and project management of capital projects.

- Ensures all work is performed in accordance with NFPA 59A, 70E, 40 CFR 193, Article 500 of the NEC and all other applicable codes and standards.

- Assists in the development of project budgets, estimates project costs, prepares bid specifications, performs equipment analysis and selection.

- Responds to submittals and RFIs allowing for their timely response. 

- Supports the development of new processes and equipment procedures.

- Records information to ensure the project is appropriately documented for future regulatory review. 

- Identifies and documents lessons learned for their use in future projects.

- Responsible for the execution of projects related to medium voltage power systems, controls systems, security systems, supporting cyber security, instrumentation and other related projects. 

- Helps to ensure the projects meet pre-determined objectives concerning quality, adherence to technical specifications, reliability, schedule and budget.

- Obtains, oversees, integrates and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials, equipment and services are delivered on time.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Experience working as part of an engineering, maintenance, technology or construction project team in support of power, manufacturing or process plant construction and maintenance. 

- Must deal with short time frames and handle multiple competing priorities

- Must be independently motivated and able to work without detailed direction.

- Must support on site construction activities, monitoring quality and providing feedback. 

- Must have a strong ability to interpret drawings and other technical documents. 

- Must have a strong understanding of the technical principles of AC and DC power, hazardous area classifications, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, motors, UPS systems, instrumentation, actuated valves, fiber optics, analog and digital controls and systems, and other engineering skills as they relate to process plants.

- Must be capable of performing field related duties which may include, but are not limited to: climbing, walking on uneven surfaces and working during inclement weather conditions.

- Very strong organization practices. 

- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, effectively interacting with stakeholders. 

- Must be able to perform basic calculations to confirm sizing of equipment and conductors. 

- Skilled with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education/Experience:

- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, computers, mechanical, chemical, process, petroleum, or other related engineering discipline, plus eight (8) years’ work experience; OR

- Associate’s Degree in electrical, computers, mechanical, chemical, process, petroleum, or other related engineering discipline, plus ten (10) years’ work experience; OR

- Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in electrical, computers, mechanical, chemical, process, petroleum, or other related engineering discipline

Licenses & Certifications:

- Professional Engineer (PE) (Preferred)

- Massachusetts Master or Journeyman Electrical License (Preferred)

- ISA Certification (Preferred)

Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, computers, mechanical, chemical, process, petroleum, or other related engineering discipline

Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Srinivas Rao

Recruiter Phone: 412-684-6336

Equal Employment Opportunity