Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Bothell, WA is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II to join our growing team. You will contribute to instrument selection, I&C calculations, and control system design for fast-track projects.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2–8 years in power plant or industrial environments, with DCS/PLC and I&C software experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SmartPlant Instrumentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2–8 years of power/industrial engineering experience.
• DCS/PLC experience and control systems knowledge.
• Familiarity with NEC, ASME, NFPA, ISA codes.
• FE exam completed or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instrument selection for P&ID development.
• Perform I&C calculations using approved procedures and software.
• Support control systems engineering: HMI, PLC logic, and comms.
• Develop instrument data sheets and I&C equipment specs.
• Coordinate with major I&C vendors and project team.
• Review vendor drawings for conformance and completeness.
• Provide construction/startup I&C support as needed.

Skills

Instrumentation design

DCS/PLC experience

HMI design

AutoCAD

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Job description

Job Description Overview

Our Engineering group in Bothell, WA USA is looking for a full-time experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have an I&C background coupled with experience with plant design software to produce design documentation in the fast-track project execution environment.

Your role

• Provide assistance in instrument selection for P&ID development.
• Provide I&C engineering calculations using approved procedures, software, and company formats.
• Assist in control system engineering functions such as HMI graphics design, control logic development, communications link development and system configuration.
• Utilizing instrumentation design software, catalog instrumentation information and develop instrument data sheets.
• Develop project specific I&C equipment specifications based on project scope documents.
• Generate bid tab evaluations and purchase requisitions for specified equipment.
• Review vendor drawings for correctness and contract requirements, and incorporate this information into the I&C design documents.
• Coordinate major I&C vendors and function as primary Company liaison.
• Check work of other members of the Engineering / Design Team.
• Provide project instrumentation and controls support to Construction and Start Up personnel as required.

About you

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited recognized institution.
• Two to eight years of power plant, industrial, operations and/or construction engineering experience or equivalent.
• Control system engineering experience – Distributed Control System (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Control (PLC) experience preferred.
• Experience with I&C related design software packages is preferred.
• Basic understanding of thermal cycles and process and/or I&C equipment used in power plants preferred.
• Should have a familiarity with codes associated with the I&C discipline (NEC, ASME, NFPA, ISA, etc.).
• Capable of working under tight deadlines, while also achieving objectives.
• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with plant design software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD software packages is preferred.
• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.
• Flexible in balancing workload and priorities across multiple projects.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or have a valid Professional Engineering License.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $80,000 - $120,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Employment type

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Diversity and Inclusion

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.