Automation Engineer I

CRB; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CRB Kansas City is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop proficiency in instrumentation and control system design under supervision. This role includes drafting specifications, data sheets, and plan drawings for control system fabrication and installation, with CAD tools support.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners, applying basic design calculations and complying with electrical codes.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0 to 3 years of experience encouraged.
• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam registration or completion preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls design and calculations helpful.
• Familiarity with electrical code preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on design phases from studies to construction documentation and administration.
• Support lead engineers and self-check own work.
• Collaborate with clients and external partners on projects.
• Manage multiple projects as directed by a supervisor.

Skills

Client interfacing

Field surveys

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Basic design calculations

Instrumentation & controls calc

Electrical code knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in discipline specific degree (ARE, ChemE, ME or EE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,600 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Automation Engineer is developing or has developed proficiencies in some areas of the discipline, but is developing and expanding their skill sets and knowledge base under the guidance of more experienced Engineers. This role will have the ability to successfully support the execution of all phases of design. The individual shall begin to display working knowledge of standard industry Instrumentation and Control System hardware components, and construction document set preparation by generating specifications and data sheets for Instrumentation and schematics and plan drawings for control system fabrication and installation. Tasks will include utilizing computer aided drafting and engineering software.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in discipline specific degree (ARE, ChemE, ME or EE)

• 0 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting

• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam registration or completion preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred

• Fundamental experience with performing instrumentation and controls engineering calculations, and developing and implementing instrumentation and control system design required

• Fundamental experience with the electrical code preferred

• Ability to interface with client and external partners

• Fundamental experience conducting field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting

• Proficient with fundamental internal cross-discipline project team coordination preferred

• Proficient at fundamental discipline design calculations under the supervision of an engineer required

Responsibilities

• Work may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.

• Works on matters of fundamental and basic complexity in a support role under the direction of more experienced Lead/Sr. Instrument & Control System Engineer.

• This role is expected to self-check one’s own work

• May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor.

Benefits

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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