I&C Engineer

4P Consulting Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm based in Georgia is looking for an experienced engineer to manage design packages and programming for various control systems. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing electrical designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and troubleshooting complex control systems. The role requires effective communication and project management skills within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards such as NFPA 70E and NEC.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design packages including P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Design and program PLC and HMI applications.
• Select and size control valves and instruments.
• Oversee electrical safety compliance and operational risk assessments.

Skills

PLC/HMI Programming

Instrumentation Specification

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Project Management & Compliance

Electrical Design & Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Net-mation

SIMATIC

Ovation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Develop detailed design packages, including P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams), one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and conduit/cable schedules.
• PLC/HMI Programming: Design, configure, and modify PLC (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications to control batch or continuous processes.
• Instrument Specification: Select and size instruments and control valves, including transmitters, sensors, and actuators.
• Industrial Electrical Systems: Work with motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), switchgear, transformers, and electrical power distribution up to high voltage.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Perform field troubleshooting of electrical controls, instrumentation, and networking issues.
• Project Management & Compliance: Ensure designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and IEEE standards, manage project budgets, and coordinate with contractors.
• Startup & Commissioning: Participate in field testing, loop checking, and commissioning of new equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering from four-year college or university; and at least three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in specific I&C disciplines as applicable to power plants.
• Net-mation, MK5, MK6, Complicity, T3000, R3000, SIMATIC, Ovation, Delta V, graphic screens.
• Key words for applicable instrumentation skill set: Pressure transmitter, switches, gages, Control Valve, Thermocouple, RTD, vibration, speed, positioner, LVDT, Level, position, calorie meter, CEMS, emissions.
• Key words for applicable plant control system skill set: Balance of Plant (BOP), I/O count, I/O list, signal interface, remote I/O, wiring, Combine cycle plant operation, High performance graphics.
• Key words standalone: SPI, Smart plant.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting unsafe activities to Management.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Electrical Design & Analysis: Develop and review electrical design packages for low and medium-voltage infrastructure, including one-line diagrams, schematics, and MCC (Motor Control Center) layouts.
• Automation Programming: Configure and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to automate machinery and monitor real-time production.
• Instrumentation Selection: Size and specify field instruments—such as pressure, flow, and temperature sensors—and ensure they meet specific process requirements.
• Safety Compliance: Oversee electrical safety compliance (e.g., NFPA 70E, NEC) and conduct hazard assessments like HAZOP to mitigate operational risks.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose complex malfunctions in both hardware (motors, wiring) and software (control logic) to minimize plant downtime.