Support process control designs for water treatment systems; generally contributing to the design of between 2 to 3 simultaneous projects under the direction of a lead engineer
Responsible for the design and creation of control system functional specifications, control narratives, sequence of operation charts, instrument specifications, I/O lists, control table development, and alarm lists
Provide input on PLC and HMI hardware selection; review, test and document control system programs developed by the Senior I&C engineer; and support VFD configuration and commissioning and local SCADA integration with customer SCADA systems.
Responsible for coordination and definition of process control requirements with the design team, 3rd party vendors and customers to ensure final detailed designs, fabrication and site installs accomplish intended treatment and operational goals.
Provide control related power requirements and assist the electrical design team with the creation of electrical power single line diagrams, load calculation tables, wire and cable schedules and instrumentation layout drawings.
Assist the team lead with creation of process flow diagrams, P&IDs, engineering reports, proposals, cost estimates, onsite pilot testing and various field work duties, including system startup, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Provide review and assist team lead with the creation of detailed process and mechanical designs, including plans and specifications for water (including groundwater, stormwater, surface water and drinking water) and vapor treatment projects.
Provide a detailed review of control panel drawings and assist with edits or provide direction for CAD designer of control panel drawings.
Provide review and assist with engineering calculations for piping systems, pump selection, heat transfer, and system operating regimes.
Responsible for vendor coordination to obtain control system equipment quotes which meet both the technical and budgetary requirements of projects.
Periodically be available for onsite support and various field work duties, including factory acceptance testing, system start-up, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Assist in identifying technical operational issues and approaches for evaluation.
Perform pilot, construction, fabrication and start-up oversight with our partner fabrication shops and customers’ contractors; sees their design vision through to completion and function.
Use Onterris networking software system to connect with remote systems to edit and interpret system data to improve system design and operations.
Draft technical sections of project communications and reports.
Maintain project documentation control, including drawing and specification registers, revision control, submittal logs, and compilation of as-built and O&M turnover packages.
Support QA/QC on engineering deliverables, including design checks, internal drawing and calculation reviews, and review of vendor submittals and third-party documentation for conformance with project specifications.
Review and interpret regulations related to control system design and installation.
Availability to travel 25% of the time, domestically.
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, process, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related field; chemical engineering preferred
2–7 years professional experience in process, chemical, or controls engineering, preferably focused in the environmental remediation/water/air treatment space
Familiarity with control system hardware and software systems; exposure to Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) or Siemens (STEP 7 TIA Portal) preferred
Experience with process drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, etc.)
Strong chemical/mechanical/process experience, i.e. water chemistry, process engineering, heat transfer, fluids, thermodynamics, strength of materials, material sciences
Familiarity with the design of water treatment equipment involving ion exchange, adsorption, filtration, boilers, cooling systems, heat exchangers, and automated control systems
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organization skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong technical writing skills
Demonstrated documentation discipline, including experience maintaining controlled engineering documents, drawing and specification registers, and revision histories
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Registration eligible (FE Exam passed preferred)
Experience with control system hardware and software systems; exposure to Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) or Siemens (STEP 7 TIA Portal) preferred
Master’s degree in chemical, process, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related field; chemical engineering preferred
Experience with AutoCAD drafting software
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
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