Water Infrastructure I&E Engineer I/II/III/Senior

EQT Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EQT Corporation seeks a Water Infrastructure I&E Engineer to provide technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems across water networks. You will design, plan, and execute projects, manage budgets, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive operational excellence.

The role offers growth through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to advance within a diverse engineering department. Hybrid work in the Pittsburgh, PA area is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience focused on automations and controls.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel 15-20% of the time and work flexible hours.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Automation / Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) engineering design, planning, execution, budgeting and project closeout for water infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain standards/guidelines for automation and I&E in water networks.
• Manage projects and budgets for M&I & I&E work across facilities.
• Coordinate with drafting/3rd party firms on C&E, BOM, controller programming and panel drawings.
• Review and approve instrument indices for new facilities and upgrades.
• Lead meetings to review designs and models for water infrastructure projects.
• Align standards with Facility M&I & Electrical Engineering staff.
• Optimize on-location controls/automation with the water automation team.

Skills

2+ years of engineering experience (a–

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs / HMIs

Emerson ROC/FB3000s

Rosemount transmitters/flowmeters

AutoCAD

ProMax

CMMS

Salesforce

SCADA Systems

Smartsheet

Synergi

Aspen

Blue Beam

Job description

At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.

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Here is how the Water Infrastructure Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer role will impact our business:

The Water Infrastructure I&E Engineer I/II/III/Sr is responsible for providing technical guidance and focus surrounding our instrumentation controls and devices while working hand in hand with EQT Team Members and External Business Partners . This position will work closely with our water infrastructure department to drive operational success through technical excellence in engineering designs, processes, and procedures of our measurement and instrumentation devices across the footprint. This position will provide the opportunity of growth and development through mentorship provided by the experience of a diverse engineering department. The M&I Engineer will be responsible for connecting our networks and evolving how we leverage instrumentation and automation to driver operational success.

The Water Infrastructure I&E Engineer I/II/III/Sr responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical expertise in all phases of measurement and instrumentation design.
• Owner of the Automation / Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) engineering design / planning / execution / cost management / project closeout for all facilities / booster pump stations & pipeline projects (new installations and planned / unplanned repair and upgrade projects) across the EQT Water Networks.
• Develop & work with all standards / specifications / guiding documentation leveraged by the water infrastructure team surrounding automation and I&E.
• Manage all projects / jobs associated with M&I & I&E work associated with water infrastructure projects.
• Responsible / Consulted for developing a yearly budget for M&I & I&E projects year over year.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators and metrics yearly that align with executive targets and goals.
• Responsible for I&E & Electrical equipment identification / accountability for all long lead items associated with new design / installations and repair / upgrade projects.
• Work with drafting / 3rd party engineering firm on cause and effects (C&E) / bill of material (BOM) development / Controller Programing / control panel drawings (as needed) / JB drawings (as needed) / Instrument cable schedules / Interconnect drawings / Heat Trace panel drawings/design/isos / grounding / Electrical power drawings.
• Review and approve the instrument index that will be used for newly designed facilities / booster stations and repair / upgrade work.
• Lead internal and external meetings to review designs and models for all M&I / Electrical related projects associated with water infrastructure.
• Align standards / operations with Facility M&I & Electrical Engineering staff.
• Optimize all on-location controls/automation working alongside the water automation team.
• Owner of network architecture drawings for all new water facilities and booster station installations.
• Develop and maintain control applications to ensure they are optimized for useability and meet control requirements.
• Maintain application revision control and documentation of revision history for water facilities and booster stations.
• Responsible for the standard base HMI and site controller configurations for all water infrastructure projects.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on automations and controls.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Petroleum / Chemical / Electrical).
• Valid driver's license required.
• General understanding of process flow & equipment used for separation of fluids on common oil and gas production wells.
• Understanding of ASME, ANSI, API, ISA, NFPA, IEEE, IEC 61131, NEC specs and standards.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Extreme ownership mentality
• Able to take complex workflows/ideas and communicate them concisely to achieve results.
• Self-Starter / team player
• Able to work independently as needed.
• Ability to travel 15-20% of the time.
• Ability to work flexible work hours inclusive of weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in the oil and gas industry w/ familiarization of water operations.
• Equipment design/manufacturing or oil field facility construction.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Experience to Include Vizio.
• Familiarity with PLC programming.
• Familiarization with:
• Allen Bradley PLCs / HMIs
• Emerson Control Devices (Remote Operations Controllers (ROC) / FB3000s)
• Transmitters and Flowmeters (Rosemount specifically)
• Water pump automation / control loops (would be preferred)
• Aspen
• AutoCAD
• Blue Beam
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• ProMax
• Salesforce
• Scada Systems
• Smartsheet
• Synergi

Work Location:

• The job is hybrid, meaning it combines field work, remote work, and office work in the Pittsburgh, PA, area.

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.