Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II - Plant Design & HMI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with vesting (100%)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Bothell, WA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II to join our engineering group. The role focuses on instrument selection, I&C calculations, HMI design, and data sheet development to support fast-track projects.

Ideal candidates have 2–8 years of power/industrial experience, DCS/ PLC familiarity, and knowledge of plant design tools like SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD. FE exam or PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Two to eight years of power plant, industrial, operations and/or construction engineering experience or equivalent.
• Control system engineering experience - DCS and/or PLC experience preferred.
• Experience with I&C design software packages is preferred.
• Basic understanding of thermal cycles and process and/or I&C equipment used in power plants preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC, ASME, NFPA, ISA codes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with plant design software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in instrument selection for P&ID development.
• Perform 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.
• Utilize instrumentation design software, catalog instrumentation information and develop instrument data sheets.
• Develop project specific I&C equipment specifications based on project scope documents and generate bid tab evaluations and purchase requisitions.
• Review vendor drawings for correctness and contract requirements and incorporate into 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

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Bothell, WA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II to join our engineering group. The role focuses on instrument selection, I&C calculations, HMI design, and data sheet development to support fast-track projects.

Ideal candidates have 2–8 years of power/industrial experience, DCS/ PLC familiarity, and knowledge of plant design tools like SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD. FE exam or PE license is a plus.