I & C Engineer - Temp to Hire

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com is seeking an Instrumentation / Fire Alarm Engineer in Boise, Idaho to design and oversee I&C and Life Safety systems for complex facilities.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited engineering degree, an EIT certification, and at least 4 years of hands-on experience with I&C/LSS, including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and PLC/DCS knowledge. Strong collaboration and regulatory knowledge are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program in Electrical, Fire Protection, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• At least 4 years of experience working with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / Life Safety Systems (LSS).
• Ability to generate complete I&C/LSS design packages (e.g. P&IDs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.) with minimal supervision/oversight.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications.
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Life Safety System regulations/requirements.

Skills

I&C/LSS experience

P&ID design

PLC/DCS knowledge

Fire Alarm knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical/Fire Protection/Chemical/Mechanical)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Instrumentation / Fire Alarm Engineer

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical, Fire Protection, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• At least 4 years of experience working with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / Life Safety Systems (LSS)
• Ability to generate complete I&C/LSS design packages (e.g. P&IDs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.) with minimal supervision/oversight
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Life Safety System regulations/requirements

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Fire Alarm System NICET Certification
• Experience related to semiconductor fabrication facilities
• Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
• Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks software
• Working knowledge of UL 508A for industrial control panel design
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 for fire alarm and signaling code
• Familiarity with Siemens PLC systems
• Familiarity with Edwards EST3 and EST4 Fire Alarm Control Systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Passion for buildings and construction