Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II: DCS/PLC Focus

AtkinsRéalis; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with 100% vesting

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Bothell, WA is seeking a full-time Instrumentation & I&C Engineer II to join our growing team. The role focuses on instrument selection, I&C calculations, and control system engineering within fast-track project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in engineering, 2–8 years of relevant experience, DCS/PLC exposure, and familiarity with design software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD. FE/PE credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 Controller (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.
• Familiarity with codes associated with the I&C discipline (NEC, ASME, NFPA, ISA, etc.).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

DCS/PLC experience

I&C design software

FE/PE licensure

AutoCAD/SmartPlant Instrumentation

Teamwork / communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Bothell, WA is seeking a full-time Instrumentation & I&C Engineer II to join our growing team. The role focuses on instrument selection, I&C calculations, and control system engineering within fast-track project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in engineering, 2–8 years of relevant experience, DCS/PLC exposure, and familiarity with design software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD. FE/PE credentials are a plus.