Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking a Principal Engineer in Lombard, Illinois, to lead engineering projects. The role demands strong technical skills, project leadership, and a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in power generation and industrial engineering.

This position offers a salary range of $125,000 - $190,000 per year, alongside an extensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and 401K plans, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Power Generation or Industrial Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and manage man-hour budgets.
• Analyze, design, and produce engineering packages.
• Interface with client engineering representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Design

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

Distributed Control Systems

Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Principal Engineers are expected to be leaders of projects and project teams and responsible for managing project man-hour budgets and scheduling of department man-hours
• Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
• Supervise and monitor project staff ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget for the project they are responsible for
• Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
• Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project
• Extensive knowledge of required design codes and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is following proper protocol
• On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
• Review, check and analyze design drawings prior to client submittals
• Responsible for ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both internal and client quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering
• 10-15 years (or more) of experience working in a Power Generation, Distribution, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and/or Industrial engineering environment
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Technical Competencies

• Low voltage power distribution system design and layout
• Instrumentation identification and installation package development as well as application design including data sheets, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument lists, input / output lists, and scope of work development.
• Instrumentation skills including: reading or developing P&IDs, instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing, instrument loop diagrams, locations plans and installation details, and interconnection and wiring diagrams
• Distributed Control System interface design experience
• Electrical heat trace design
• Development of wiring diagrams and schematics

Compensation

$125,000 - $190,000 a year. Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and is meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

EEO/AAE

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