Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Trillium Professional; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Professional seeks an Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Designer to provide electrical, instrumentation and controls design and drafting services for diversified projects.

Responsibilities include creating schematics and layouts, preparing BOMs, and supporting manufacture, installation and testing. Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and PLC programming (Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000) is required; 2D/3D panel design and HoD knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient with CAD design tool AutoCAD Electrical and ability to develop electrical drawing packages.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, components, and design principles.
• Experience designing PLC systems or systems utilizing PLCs is a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC/IEC standards and 2D/3D panel design.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical, instrumentation and controls design and drafting services.
• Prepare cable designs including schematics, layouts, BOMs and drawings.
• Manage and schedule work across multiple projects in a collaborative environment.
• Program PLCs using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000; HMI development is a plus.
• Assist with technical design reviews and documentation.

Skills

Problem Solving

CAD Design

Project Management

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in Drafting/Design

BS in Engineering (bonus)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Visio

Job description

Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Designer -Provide electrical & instrumentation & controls design and drafting services.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical & instrumentation & controls design and drafting services.
• Performs engineering, design and analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control and electrical systems and equipment used with and to support process, mechanical and electrical hardware systems and equipment.
• Prepare cable design drawings to include schematics, physical layouts, BOMs, assembly notes and views and projections.
• Prepare designs for manufacture, installation, and test.
• Prepare electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) drawings.
• Must be able to manage and schedule assigned work in support of multiple projects, and work in a collaborative multidiscipline engineering environment.
• PLC Programming using Rockwell Automation RSLOGIX/Studio 5000.
• Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 is a plus.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. May include AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Visio, MATLAB.
• Prepares and studies technical drawings, specifications of instrumentation and controls and electrical systems, to ensure conformity to standards and customer requirements.
• Generates architecture for functional components and assists with product architecture.
• Delivers hardware designs through prototype, beta, and production release in compliance with product development process and quality practices.
• Participates in technical design reviews of existing designs and peer reviews.
• May support the compilation of data and writing of reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
• Awareness and understanding of advanced technology and its applicability to company products.
• Briefs others on deliverables, status and progress.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• HMI Development using Rockwell Automation RSLOGIX/Studio 5000 is a plus.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Proficient with CAD design tool AutoCAD Electrical and an ability to develop electrical related drawing packages essential for creating detailed electrical plans, drawings and design products.
• Proficient developing detailed schematics (e.g. wiring diagrams, functional control logic diagrams (FCLDs etc.) for electrical power and industrial control systems.
• Must have a strong understanding of electrical systems, components, and design principles.
• Experience designing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems or systems utilizing PLCs a strong plus.
• Experience working on projects supporting the nuclear industry or other industries w/ strict QA program such as NQA-1 a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.100 and related drawing standards and ability to prepare drawings in accordance with those standards.
• Familiarity with International Electronics Commission (IEC) standards 61082 and 60617.
• Working Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) standards.
• Familiarity of control panel design, both 2D and 3D, Working knowledge of UL-508A a strong plus.
• Must be able to manage and schedule assigned work in support of multiple projects, and work in a collaborative multidiscipline engineering environment.
• Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions during the design and implementation phases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with all team members within the Mechanical, Electrical and Process Disciplines.
• Preferred Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Education and/or Experience Preferred associate’s degree in Drafting and Design and/or equivalent electrical design experience.
• BS in Engineering or related field is a bonus, but not a requirement.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Industrial automation and/or industrial controls.
• Other Qualifications US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Required Skills

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• CAD Design - Develop electrical & instrumentation & controls drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Proficient with CAD design tool AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to develop electrical related drawing packages essential for creating detailed electrical plans, drawings and design products.