Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer bei SJE Inc

We are Proud to be SJE!

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support our Revere brand. Candidate will be required work from our Birmingham, Alabama office location.

Our Revere brand is a leading provider of automation and control solutions for the industrial, water and wastewater treatment, power and energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, oil and gas, and pulp and paper industries. We design, build, and implement customized automation and control systems for highly complex projects. Check us out at Reverecontrol.com or SJEinc.com!.

The job:

As a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for efficiently designing, managing, testing, implementing, and completing projects in a timely manner while meeting or exceeding project specifications and budget requirements. You will work in all areas of project implementation including design, hardware specification, vendor/end user/consultant interaction, testing, and site support.

In this role you will perform engineering calculations related to instrumentation specifications, PLC/DCS system capacity requirements, I/O requirement sizing, network capacity requirements, network and control cable sizing and specifications. You will support Project Management, Sales, Drafting, Documentation, Purchasing and Production. 

You will participate in project meetings with parties outside of Revere, including the client. You will provide responsibility and ownership for project performance in terms of quality, schedule, and budget requirements. You will provide technical guidance and mentoring for others with a thorough knowledge of industry standards and internal procedures. You will convey design requirements, provide oversite, and validate designs of other engineers and designers on projects. You will provide technical expertise, advice and direction for sophisticated problem solving.

The skills you need:

What will you do in this role:

• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
• Produce estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
• Produce detail design calculations and sketches for construction materials associated with the project. Calculations produced will be used by others for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
• Check calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Assist designers in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Responsible for furnishing sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines/organizations to ensure the efficient flow of information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Develop and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a package to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.
• Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
• Develop construction specifications.
• Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and engineering personnel in the department.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
• Produce instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, controls narratives, interconnects, interlock descriptions, cause and effect descriptions, participate in HAZOP and other safety analysis, safety system and ESD design.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Develop small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
• On-site assistance during startup.
• Design electrical control panels and systems to meet project specifications and division design standards.
• Coordinate with panel production personnel in the fabrication of control panels.
• Develop procedures and plans for factory and field testing of control panels and systems.
• Manage multiple large projects following company procedures and guidelines.
• Coordination of projects and resources to meet expected deliverables for quality, schedule, and budget.
• Direct and supervise teams.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
• Technical document writing including Testing Procedures, Training Plans and Sequence of Operations.
• Lead the technical implementation of a project.
• Attend training and continuing education related to industry.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Ability Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with (8) years related experience is desired.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 1 year is desired. (15) years related experience will also be considered.

• Basic computer software skills using Microsoft Office Suite and E-Mail.
• Experience with design tools including AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Specialize in specific industries or technologies with knowledge of what to do as well as how not to do it.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn technical skills.
• Self-motivated and have a proven ability to assume primary responsibility for all projects with no supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that include the ability to interact with customers, vendors, company employees and subcontractors.
• Knowledge and application of the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
• Ability to create accurate instrumentation installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Ability to size control valves using appropriate software.
• Ability to develop specifications and data sheets for instrumentation, analyzers, control systems and actuated valves.
• Familiarity with standards that apply to instrumentation and controls (ISA).
• Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all EI&C deliverables.
• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
• Ability to determine construction material quantities.

Answering your questions:

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!
• What percentage of travel is required for this position? 5%
• What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 5201 Princeton Way, Hoover, AL 25226

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why work with us:
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

Learn more and apply on-line at www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.