Lead Controls Engineer - Honeywell Experion Expert

Jedson Engineering; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jedson Engineering is seeking an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to guide project scope and execution for industrial process customers.

You will work directly with clients, specify instrumentation, design control panels, develop datasheets, and manage costs and changes, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate brings Honeywell Experion DCS expertise, 10+ years in engineering within EPC or similar firms, and strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school.
• BS degree in Engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience in project engineering, including EPC or engineering firm experience.
• Familiar with industrial automation and IT structure and configuration including server configuration, networking, Historian.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document the scope of work.
• Size and specify instrumentation including pressure and temperature transmitters, flow meters, modulating control valves, regulators, on/off valves, and actuators.
• Create datasheets and work with vendors to get quotes for instrumentation and valves for various applications.
• Coordinate with process engineering team to select the appropriate devices.
• Create schematics, termination drawings, or loop sheets for instrument wiring.
• Design custom control panels to meet the project need.
• Understand project success criteria and ensure client expectations are met.
• Develop and track project costs.
• Identify, document, and communicate changes to scope.
• Identify and effectively respond to clients issues and needs.
• Ensure value is provided to the client and develop & earn their trust.
• Review and manage all project deliverables.
• Coordinate and supervise project implementation, control project costs, monitor progress and quality of the project.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget management

Leadership

Client relationship building

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.)

B.S. in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Honeywell Experion DCS

Server configuration

Networking

Historian

Job description

Who We Are

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, power & delivery, heavy industrial, consumer product and food & beverage market. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

Controls & Instrumentation Lead

Who We Are

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, power & delivery, heavy industrial, consumer product and food & beverage market. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re looking for an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to help lead and manage a project scope. This role will work directly with the clients to understand the project needs, and help manage and direct the execution of the engineering deliverables.

• Develop and document the scope of work
• Size and specify instrumentation including pressure and temperature transmitters, flow meters, modulating control valves, regulators, on/off valves, and actuators
• Create datasheets and work with vendors to get quotes for instrumentation and valves for various applications
• Coordinate with process engineering team to select the appropriate devices
• Create schematics, termination drawings, or loop sheets for instrument wiring
• Design custom control panels to meet the project need
• Understand project success criteria and ensure client expectations are met
• Develop and track project costs
• Identify, document, and communicate changes to scope
• Identify and effectively respond to clients issues and needs
• Ensure value is provided to the client and develop & earn their trust
• Review and manage all project deliverables
• Coordinate and supervise project implementation, control project costs, monitor progress and quality of the project
  
  

Your Ideal Background

The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.

• Highest proficiency of programming in Honeywell Experion DCS and hardware selection
• A minimum requirement of Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school
• B.S. degree in Engineering is preferred
• 10+ years of related experience in project engineering, including EPC or engineering firm experience
• Familiar with industrial automation and IT structure and configuration including server configuration, networking, Historian
• Oversees project execution to ensure completion and client satisfaction
• Demonstrated experience in driving projects within budget from initiation through a successful and timely conclusion
• Knowledge of front-end engineering and detailed engineering process
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and foster positive client relationships
• Able to mentor junior automation specialists in systems, practices and procedures