INSTRUMENTATION and CONTROLS ENGINEER MANAGER Chandler

M3 Engineering & Technology Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. in Chandler, AZ seeks a senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead the I&C department under the office manager, directing engineers and designers on project scope, schedule, and quality.

Responsibilities include designing PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, equipment selection, mentoring staff, and client interfacing, with travel opportunities to support projects domestically and abroad. PE licensed professionals are preferred.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a PE is required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in I&C engineering.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, and SCADA design and integration.
• Familiarity with ISA standards and industrial networks.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; passport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review technical drawings, calculations, and specifications for electrical and instrumentation.
• Design PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems and specify equipment and instruments.
• Lead project scope, schedule, budget, and team performance.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Support procurement and construction activities; interface with clients.

Skills

Project management

Client interface

Mentoring

Leadership

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Unity Pro

Wonderware

Citect

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

Will manage the Instrumentation & Controls department, work under the direction of the office manager. Supports daily project management, client interface, and provides direction to engineers and designers on the on-time and quality-controlled project specifics.

Basic Duties:

• Prepare, and review technical drawings, calculations, conceptual and detailed designs, methods and materials specifications, electrical and instrumentation equipment application.
• Responsible for complete designs of Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Identify proper selection and specification of equipment and instruments associated with the process and control system.
• Lead and manage all aspects of project scope, objectives, schedule, productivity, and budget.
• Provide leadership and mentor less experienced engineers. Will resolve day to day questions.
• Support of procurement and construction activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years progressive experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field, with a PE.
• Familiarity with Modicon, Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers, Schneider’s Unity Pro, Wonderware, Citect and other platforms will be a plus. DCS experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ISA (International Society of Automation) standards.
• Understanding Industrial Network Architecture for Distributed Control Systems.
• Experience with electrical conceptual designs, methods and materials specifications.
• Working knowledge and experience using AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software such as Revit, and MS office.
• Previous experience with network and heavy industrial process communication systems is preferred.
• Preference that candidate is be able to travel, domestically & internationally, to other M3 offices and project sites to provide field support for new and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to work in a project team and maintain a project schedule, be a self-starter, detail-oriented and have exceptional organizational skills.
• Must be able to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional and respectful manner and work in a team environment sharing roles and responsibilities, with limited supervision.
• A valid passport or the ability to obtain one is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous mining experience, EP, EPCM
• Previous supervisory experience
• Bilingual English / Spanish abilities
• Experience working on multidisciplinary design and construction projects