Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer

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Job Summary The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Project Engineer is responsible for the design and execution of packaged control and power solutions from order kickoff through FAT and turnover. Typical scope includes control system design, MCCs, MV/LV VFDs, RVSSs, PLSs, RTUs, and field instrumentation. This role owns technical coordination, submittals, documentation, schedule/budget tracking for the I&C portion, and factory acceptance testing readiness and execution. The I&C Project Engineer is not responsible for installation, however, is responsible for customer engagement, witnessing FAT testing on location, etc. Travel Requirements & Working Conditions Travel: Up to 25-40% based on project needs (regional and occasional out-of-state). Typical travel purposes: Customer/site walks, design coordination meetings, pre-FAT reviews, customer witness FAT, inspections, interface meetings with the GC/EC/customer, troubleshooting, and post-shipment technical support meetings (non-installation). Duration: Most trips 1-3 days; occasional trips up to 1 week for major FATs or multi-package projects. Schedule flexibility: Ability to travel on short notice at times to support critical project milestones (e.g., customer witness FAT windows). Physical demands: Ability to work in shop and industrial environments around large equipment; may require standing/walking for extended periods, and climbing ladders/stairs. Site conditions: Exposure to industrial hazards (noise, dust, weather, moving equipment) while adhering to required PPE and site safety rules. Scope of Supply (Typical) Control system design (instrumentation and control architecture, integration, and interfaces) MCC lineups and associated controls Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and controls (as applicable) Reduced Voltage Soft Starters (RVSS) and controls (as applicable) RTUs / PLC panels (as applicable to contract) Field instruments (specified instruments and accessories) Switchboards (SWBD) as part of package supply (startup/energization excluded) Associated drawings, submittals, test documentation, owner trainings, and FAT execution Core Responsibilities 1) Control System Design (Primary Technical Ownership) Develop the overall control system approach based on project requirements, including: Control architecture (RTU/PLC/remote I/O concepts where applicable) Communications and integration philosophy (protocols, network topology, addressing strategy) Power and control interface requirements between MCC/VFD/RVSS/RTU and instrumentation Produce and/or review design deliverables as required by the contract and internal standards: I/O lists, instrument lists, control narratives/cause & effect (when required) Loop diagrams, termination drawings, and interconnects Panel drawings (wiring diagrams, layouts, BOMs) and integration details Network diagrams and communications mappings (when applicable) Ensure designs are buildable, testable (FAT-ready), and aligned with customer standards and project constraints. Coordinate design reviews and address comments to closure prior to shop release. 2) Project Execution & Coordination (Delivery Ownership) Own the I&C/controls portion of project execution: deliverables, schedule, budget awareness, and quality. Review contract documents and customer standards; translate requirements into a deliverables list and execution plan. Coordinate across internal engineering, integration teams, procurement, QA, and project stakeholders. Manage submittal flow: compile, review, and submit vendor data; track comments; close out resubmittals. Provide clear status updates; maintain action-item logs, decision records, and interface registers. Manage change control for the I&C scope: document scope clarifications, deviations, and impacts. 3) Technical Deliverables & Compliance Verify compliance with applicable codes/standards and customer requirements, including NEC/NFPA 70, and UL 508A practices where applicable. Evaluate vendor compliance for supplied equipment and instrumentation; document exceptions and obtain approvals as required. Ensure labeling, documentation quality, and traceability meet project expectations. 4) Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Leadership (Primary) Plan and lead FAT for supplied packages (MCC, VFD, RVSS, RTU, and integration with instrumentation as applicable): Define FAT scope, acceptance criteria, and "ready for test" gates Coordinate test equipment, test configurations, simulated signals, and comms checks (as applicable) Ensure safety controls are in place during testing (LOTO boundaries, barricades, PPE requirements) Facilitate customer witness testing; manage punch lists and retest requirements Produce complete FAT documentation: results, deviations, corrective actions, and final ac