Senior I&C Designer - Jobs - PTS Advance

Our client provides full multi-discipline engineering, design, project management, procurement, and project management services to the refining and petrochemical industries.

They are currently looking for multiple Senior I&C Designers. The positions could be based in Concord (CA) or in Bellingham (WA) (hybrid schedule: 2 days from home/3 days from the office).

JOB SUMMARY

This is a senior level control systems and instrumentation designer position. The position requires strong technical ability to both perform design tasks and lead others, ability to work independently with minimal guidance, working knowledge of stage-gated industrial projects, and strong communication skills in written, spoken, and personal formats. Our senior designers are capable of producing complete construction drawing packages with limited engineering guidance and are often paired with junior engineers to help mentor them in the craft of design. Strong capability for complex design tasks such as producing complete control panel layout and wiring drawings is essential. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Execute project design tasks in partnership with Control Systems Engineer counterparts

Develop Control Systems scope on the project P&IDs

Coordinate with Control Systems Engineer and project team to develop basic to complex schedules

Coordinate inter-discipline design directly with counterparts in other disciplines (such as piping and electrical)

Work within 3D design software where applicable; contribute to and extract information from 3D model

Perform detailed vendor document reviews and incorporate into project design

Establish design budgets, forecast work, manage scope and budget for self and the design team

Perform drawing and document research in client databases; coordinate with Document Control to properly find and checkout drawings

Lead the development of detailed construction packages in accordance with codes and standards:

Block Diagrams

Location and Plot Plans

Wiring Diagrams

Loop Drawings

Cabinet/Equipment Layouts

Cable & Conduit Routing Schedules

Conduit & Tray Diagrams

Instrument Installation Details

Material Take-Offs (MTO) and Bills of Material (BoMs)

Coordinate final package quality checks and hand-off to project assistants for formal issue

This position may not perform all of these duties on a given project, but is ultimately responsible for the quality and completeness of the package

Perform quality checks on ones' own work, as well as independent checks for co-workers

Ensure projects and work processes adhere to the company's Project Services Quality System (PSQS) for one's own work as well as a small team

Perform work with minimal supervision and guidance

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - TECHNICAL

Ability to create, modify and work with 2D drawings in the AutoCAD 2010 (or newer) software

Read and develop basic to complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and translate them into control system documents as block diagrams

As-build control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate markups of documents and drawings

Design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks

Design wiring, conduit, and cable tray systems for NEC-hazardous classified areas.

Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulations, and client standards

Design PLC and DCS hardware and wiring systems; working knowledge of PLC and DCS point types

Specify and review design for control panel layout, wiring, BOM, etc.in concert with engineers

Basic working knowledge of 3D Design and software

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - OTHER

Familiar with and able to work within stage-gated project processes and requirements

Prioritize work for self and a small team

Perform effectively in a team environment, both in-person and remotely

Strong communication and organizational skills

Able to develop design budgets and schedules and execute them

Experience developing construction packages for small to medium projects ($1MM to $30MM TIC)

Able to point out and provide solutions for drawing consistency, quality, and presentation errors in deliverables

Highly detail oriented with a strong, self-driven work ethic

Able to identify areas of personal technical strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, and quickly learn new responsibilities

Able to evaluate equipment in the field, including climbing ladders, flights of stairs, etc.

Able to travel to remote work sites on occasion

Strong computer skills - Microsoft Applications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A.A.S. or higher in engineering or related discipline - Preferred

Ability to work in INtools (SPI)

Strong 3D Design capability

Experience in Electrical Design

Working knowledge and basic understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Experience working on-site at an industrial facility in maintenance, reliability, or projects groups

Ability and desire to mentor designers and engineers

Experience with MicroStation

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

10-25 years of experience in I&C design on Oil & Gas, Refining, and/or Petrochemical Plant projects

COMPENSATION: Rate $50.00 - $70.00 hourly (DOE AND DEPENDING ON LOCATION)

BENEFITS:

PTS Staffing offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualified employees which includes Medical (with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, 401k program, direct deposit, and more

PTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 
  Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!