I & C Specialist III

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and leave

Multiple office locations

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking an I&C Specialist III to design and implement instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater projects.

You will program PLCs/HMIs, use AutoCAD for control panels, loops, and wiring, and contribute to start-up and commissioning activities. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, extensive I&C experience, and excellent collaboration with project teams, regulators, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 15 years of I&C design and PLC/SCADA programming experience.
• Extensive experience with system networking, I&C drawings (loops, cabinet layout/wiring) and P&ID drawings.
• Extensive experience programming PLCs and HMIs across various PLCs and SCADA software.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with Project Managers, Contractors and Regulators.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and program PLC control systems, SCADA systems, and HMI software to design and implement instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, and perform start up and commissioning activities with minimal input from other personnel.
• Understand and implement communications systems such as Ethernet LANs and wireless radio systems.
• Create instrument material take-offs from drawings.
• Work closely with Project Managers, project team, and clients to implement solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA systems

I&C design

Networking

P&ID drawings

AutoCAD

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC/SCADA software

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The I&C Specialist III is responsible for utilizing and programing PLC control systems, SCADA Systems, and Human Machine Interface software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater projects. The I&C Specialist III utilizes AutoCAD to design and develop complex instrument control loops, instrument and electrical installation details, instrument location drawings, motor control schematics, conduit routing, and control panel design.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:

• Utilize and program PLC control systems, SCADA Systems, and Human Machine Interface software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, and perform start up and commissioning activities with minimal input from other personnel.
• Understand and implement communications systems such as Ethernet based local area networks and wireless radio systems.
• Create instrument material take-offs from drawings.
• Work closely with Project Managers, project team, and clients to implement solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Requires 15 years of I&C design and PLC and SCADA programming experience.
• Must have extensive experience with system networking, I&C Drawings (loops, cabinet layout/wiring) and P&ID drawings.
• Requires extensive experience with programming PLCs and HMIs, and knowledge of various PLCs and SCADA software.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting problems in operational situations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
• Requires process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Requires maintaining a level of precision and accuracy appropriate to the project demands.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Managers, Contractors, and Regulators.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying project demands is required.
• Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

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