
Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Aviation & Federal
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The Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer works on design teams to create world‑class designs for grassroots and revamp/brown‑field aviation and federal projects, supporting all EPC phases from front‑end planning through construction and commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety policies and client requirements.
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Description
The Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer will work on design teams to create world class designs for grassroots and revamp/brown field aviation and federal projects. The Staff I&C Engineer will work with the design team throughout the Engineering/Design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process, adapting I&C plans according to assigned budget, schedule, engineering/design standards, and client requirements. The Staff I&C Engineer will assist in providing deliverables for Front End Planning (FEP) and Detailed Design phases and support construction phase.
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Ensure compliance with company, client, and site safety policies.
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Lead I&C engineering activities across all project phases, including project planning, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, for both EPC and Design-Bid-Build projects.
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Interface directly with clients to define requirements, scope, and design expectations.
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Present technical solutions, studies, and design packages.
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Prepare instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
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Led the design and development of process control systems (DCS, PLC, or BAS).
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Prepare controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
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Prepare I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation.
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Support and coordinate the development of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) in collaboration with process and mechanical engineering teams.
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Participate in process safety activities, including Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies and design reviews, and incorporate findings into control system design.
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Specify process instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, notification devices, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting appropriate I&C application.
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Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
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Develop level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
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Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
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Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
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Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
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All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
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Master of Science degree in above Engineering programs or related may be substituted for 1 year experience.
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3 years of applicable engineering experience, consulting preferred.
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Demonstrate mastery of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI, NFPA, ISA, and IEEE Standards.
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Successful completion (i.e. passing) FE or EIT. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
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Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
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Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
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Strong computer skills (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite).
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 264787
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F
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