Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation & Control

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on Instrumentation & Control (I&C) to join our Facilities Engineering Solution Center in Nashville. You will design electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems for complex facilities and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has a PE or eligibility, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and 4+ years of engineering experience. Experience with PLC/SCADA, Revit, and CAD tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Electrical or Control Systems.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience required, 5-8 years a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using PLC programming software and/or SCADA/HMI development software is a plus.
• Experience using Revit is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job-related manuals and documents.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project team members, client representatives, review agencies to provide a comprehensive project report or detailed design.
• Leads technical I&C design portions of projects in a multi-discipline environment.
• Designs control systems for facilities projects including water/wastewater treatment, industrial process systems, and large-scale data centers.
• Designs the electrical and I&C portions of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develops electrical control schematics and ladder diagrams for motor starters, drives, and relay-based control panels. Designs PLC and DCS-based automated process control systems.
• Designs secure Operational Technology (OT) networks including architecture drawings, specification of network and communications media and equipment, and application of cybersecurity standards.
• Applies technical knowledge of process instrumentation in the selection and application of instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and liquid analysis.
• Mentors electrical interns and designers on team.
• Prepares engineering and design documents using computer assisted engineering and design software to generate 2D and 3D models and plans.
• Prepares or modifies reports, specifications, plans, permits, and designs for project.
• Coordinates with other disciplines including civil, architectural, structural, process, and mechanical engineering to completed detailed designs.
• Participates in project site visits as needed.
• Conducts on-site visits to monitor progress of projects.
• Facilitates Construction Administration on projects by reviewing submittals and respond to requests for information from contractors.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Implements industry code requirements on projects including National Electrical Code, UL508, IEC 61131, standard operations, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews work developed by others for quality purposes.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE registration in Electrical or Control Systems

Tools

Revit

PLC programming software

SCADA/HMI development software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barge Design Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on Instrumentation & Control (I&C) to join our Facilities Engineering Solution Center in Nashville. You will design electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems for complex facilities and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has a PE or eligibility, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and 4+ years of engineering experience. Experience with PLC/SCADA, Revit, and CAD tools is preferred.