Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,500 - 116,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Paid time off for voting

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for its New York, NY office. The role involves developing engineering drawings and collaborating with other professionals on various projects.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with at least 1-3 years of experience. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement.

The expected salary range is $84,500 to $116,200 based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Technical knowledge of Building Management Systems.
• Proven track record of workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers on instrumentation systems.
• Assist with Construction Administration activities.

Skills

Experience developing engineering drawings

Assessment of instrument installation requirements

Knowledge of HVAC concepts

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

Understanding of BACnet and Modbus protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Plant 3D

MS Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for our New York, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges!

Your Impact

• Self-starter with experience developing detailed engineering drawings and specifications for instrumentation systems.
• Performs assessments to determine instrument installation requirements. Collaborates with other engineers to select and coordinate appropriate instruments and control devices.
• Knowledge and experience producing design and construction documents such as:
• Drawings – Control schematics, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, , and network diagrams.
• Schedules – Control valves, dampers, , end devices, , I/O points, tags, alarms, bill of materials, and network devices.
• Details – Panel design, instrument, and other control elements is a plus.
• Specifications – Experience, good working knowledge, or willingness to learn. Understanding of HVAC concepts and systems. Ability to write a sequence of operation in language that a contractor can understand.
• Document Production Tools - Revit, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or AutoCAD MEP and MS Office as minimum.
• Creating and maintaining instrumentation documentation including specifications, calibration procedures, and maintenance plans.
• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from different sources as applicable such as physical work site, surveys, MEP drawings, schematics, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with building and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Willing to assist with Construction Administration (CA) activities such as submittal reviews and direct field support including potential site visits.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct by adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Degree in mechanical, electrical/electronic, or instrumentation engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Technical knowledge of Building Management Systems including DDC, , data switches, servers, and other related computing equipment.
• Experience drafting documents using BMS related symbology, ISA Standards in terms of symbols (a-plus), acronyms, line types, loop diagrams, graphic displays, and alarm management.
• Understanding and experience sizing IT infrastructure such as servers, workstations, switches, routers, gateways, and other related equipment/devices.
• Provide direct support to field Construction Administration and Commissioning resources.
• Basic or deep understanding of BACnet, Modbus and other communication protocols used in the BMS industry.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and/or electrical engineering principles, practices, design/build methods, and problem solving.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $84,500- $116,200

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.