Instrument & Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Instrumentation and Control Engineer, where your expertise in SCADA systems will help shape the future of industrial automation. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team to design and implement cutting-edge control systems for the water and wastewater industry. With a commitment to employee success, the organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial controls and SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI systems.
• Proficient in SCADA software and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design process control and SCADA systems with multidisciplinary teams.
• Program and configure HMIs, PLCs, and other industrial devices.
• Conduct testing and validation of SCADA systems.

Skills

SCADA

PLC Programming

HMI Systems

Cybersecurity Principles

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

VTSCADA

Rockwell FactoryTalk

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

Whitman, Requardt, & Associates (WRA) is currently seeking an experienced full-time Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer in our York, PA office. As an I&C Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, programming, and inspection of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that monitor and control industrial automation processes for the water and wastewater industry. Your role will involve working closely with WRA's multidisciplinary engineering team to provide engineering expertise including system planning, controls/instrumentation design, network communications, cybersecurity assessments, and programming of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.

Responsibilities:

• System Design: Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design process control and SCADA systems. This involves creating design drawings such as process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), electrical diagrams, schematic diagrams, loop diagrams and network architecture diagrams. The design process will also include the selection of appropriate hardware and software components, Input/Output points lists, and process control narratives.
• Programming and Configuration: Utilize your expertise in programming of industrial controls for the water and wastewater industry. You'll configure and program HMIs, OITs, PLCs, RTUs, and other similar devices for the integration and operational functionality of various processes.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Witness and/or conduct testing and validation of SCADA systems and their components. Perform field inspections, develop testing procedures, and witness commissioning of control systems.
• Security and Compliance: Have a general understanding of industrial related security measures to safeguard SCADA systems. Have an understanding or willingness to learn how to perform asset inventories and security assessment using industry-specific regulations and standards pertaining to SCADA systems.
• Travel: Travel around the mid-Atlantic region will be required (10%). Travel destinations will be construction sites, factories/shops and client meetings. Travel will be primarily days trips with minimal overnights required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering degree and/or equivalent technology degree.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• PE license or willingness to obtain.
• Hands-on experience working with SCADA, PLC, HMI systems in industrial settings.
• Proficient using SCADA software such as VTSCADA, Rockwell FactoryTalk, or comparable platforms.
• Proficient using PLC programming applications such as Allen Bradley, Modicon, or comparable platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols like MODBUS, DNP3, EtherNet IP, OPC, etc.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles as they relate to SCADA systems.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 2420

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