Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 100% vesting

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Bothell, WA is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our power plant design team. You will lead I&C design packages and supervise engineers, with emphasis on schedules, budgets, and interface with P&ID development, HMI, and control logic.

The ideal candidate holds a P.E. license, is proficient in MS Office, and has hands-on experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD, to deliver reliable, compliant design documentation on fast-track projects.

Qualifications

• P.E. license is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete I&C design packages for a power plant.
• Supervise engineers and designers; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors and review drawings for contract requirements.
• Provide I&C engineering calculations and support in control system elements.

Skills

P.E. license

MS Office

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Overview We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our team in Bothell, WA. Our Engineering group in Bothell, WA USA is looking for a full-time experienced Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have an extensive I&C background coupled with experience with plant design software such as SmartPlant Instrumentation to produce design documentation in the fast-track project execution environment.

Your role

Working as a Lead I&C Engineer, perform all work as required to produce complete I&C design packages for a well-defined power plant including:

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and others to define and monitor project scope.
• Effectively supervise multiple engineers and designers on a daily basis; monitor and manage engineering and project budgets related to the I&C effort on a project.
• Plan work schedules of team members to meet project schedules.
• 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.
• Requires working knowledge of contracts and purchase orders.
• Check work of other members of the Engineering/Design Team.
• Provide training to Engineers, Designers and Drafters as required.
• Temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Chief Engineer in his/her absence.
• Support Business Development and/or the Vice President of Engineering in cost estimating for new projects.
• Provide project instrumentation and controls support to Construction and Start Up personnel as required.

About you

• P.E. license is required.
• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation and AutoCAD software packages is preferred.
• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.
• Flexible in balancing workload and priorities across multiple projects.
• Desire to build strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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