Lead Project Engineer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
P&ID

• Interpret Contract Documents and be proficient in Identifying equipment requirements within our scope and have a general understanding of the overall process.
• Develop the I/O list based on contract P&IDs utilizing the I/O template.
• Capable of developing/updating the P&IDs for submittal purpose based on inputs received in form of mark-ups from the process engineer, the Contract Documents and/or client requirements.

Field Instrumentation

• Makes field instrumentation selections based on the following: (a) what was quoted in our scope letter, (b) the requirements as defined in the Contract Documents, (c) any standardized products currently in use at the target facility, and (d) the project budget.
• Interprets the Contract Documents as well as utilizes site-data in collaboration with the domestic project/site engineer to determine installation requirements and appropriate mounting hardware, sunshields, surge protection, etc.
• Generates a Field Instrumentation Submittal based on the company template. Typical documents within the submittal will include an instrument bill of material, instrument data sheet, instrument tags as appropriate and completed ISA Device Specification form. Submittal will be for review and approval by the Engineer or Owner of the project.
• Responds to submittal customer comments.

Panel Design
(must)

• Designs panel hardware drawings for control and network panels based on the following: (a) what was quoted in our scope letter, (b) the requirements as defined in the Contract Documents, (c) any standardized products currently in use at the facility, and (d) the project budget.
• Interprets the Contract Documents to determine installation requirements (e.g., panel sizing, interior versus exterior location, etc...).
• Develops hardwired IO list using standard templates.
• Initiates the development of the control narrative using standard templates.
• Panel design shall consist of a bill of materials consisting of "major buyout" items (e.g., enclosure, PLC hardware, network hardware) and the IO list.
• Coordinates and manages the efforts of drafting group to efficiently generate CAD drawings.
• Generates a Panel Hardware Submittal for review and approval by Engineer and Owner on project.
• Responds to submittal comments.
• Good understanding of Compliance to UL508A

Loop Drawings

• Designs loop drawings per the requirements of the Contract Documents.
• Coordinates and manages the efforts of drafting group to efficiently generate drawings using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACADE).
• Generates a Loop Drawings Submittal for review and approval by Engineer and Owner on project.
• Responds to submittal customer comments.

Camera & Security Subsystem Design

• As applicable, selects camera and security system hardware (e.g. card readers, fence monitors) and software based on the following: (a) what was quoted in our scope letter, (b) the requirements as defined in the Contract Documents, (c) any standardized products currently in use at the facility, and (d) the project budget.
• Interprets the Contract Documents to determine installation requirements.
• Generates a Camera & Security Subsystem Submittal for review and approval by Engineer and Owner on project.
• Responds to submittal customer comments.

Network Design

• Works with IT/OT personnel, design SCADA/PLC control systems networks based on the following: (a) networking best practices, (b) what was quoted in our scope letter and (c) the requirements as defined in the Contract Documents.
• Selects copper and fiber cabling and network hardware based on the above criteria plus (a) any standardized products currently in use at the facility and (b) the project budget.
• Generates detailed network diagrams showing all network hardware (servers, PLCs, workstations, switches, firewalls, radios, etc...) and all applicable communications paths and protocols (fiber, Ethernet, serial, radio, etc...).
• Working with IT/OT personnel and HMI technical leads, aids in selecting SCADA and networking software.
• Incorporates third-party equipment and systems into network diagrams, recognizing incompatibilities between core network architecture and third-party networks.
• Generates Fiber, Network and SCADA Hardware/Software submittals (as appropriate for the project) for review and approval by Engineer and Owner on project.
• Responds to submittal customer comments.

Other Documents (Design & Testing)

• Initiates the development of the Control Narrative Submittal based on interpreting the Functional Description presented within the Contract Documents and our IO list. Will coordinate with the PLC team to complete the Control Narrative.
• Responsible for coordinating with the PLC team to develop the Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Test Procedures utilizing the approved Control Narrative Submittal and referencing our IO list.

Record Documents

• Upon completion of startup activities, supervises the creation of "As-Installed" documentation for Panel Drawings, Loop Drawings and Network Diagrams. Coordinate with startup team to populate information gathered during startup (e.g., field terminal numbers). Perform final quality control of the documentation.
• Leads the effort to develop Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals by aggregating ISA datasheets generated during the Design document phase and manufacturers' standard manuals/instructions. Submits for review and approval; responds to comments generated by the Engineer and Owner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in understanding both water treatment and wastewater treatment processes.
• Provides clear and accurate information regarding hardware to be ordered to Purchasing/Admin resource charged with generating and issuing purchase orders. Provides assistance and solutions in the form of request-for-information (RFI) document if substitutions or alternatives become necessary due to unavailability, lead times or cost., and seek customer agreement to make necessary deviations with respect to contract documents.
• Provides support and assistance to project team members from kickoff through startup and closeout.
• Receives, interprets, and incorporates the design of third-party hardware and systems into our designs.
• Must be familiar with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards to apply these requirements to project design efforts. Specify standards
• Has the ability to effectively make minor AutoCAD modifications to drawings packages utilizing ACADE software. However, this role is NOT a drafting position. It shall be expected that all designs be drafted by a draftsperson with the Project Engineer managing that person's efforts.
• Have familiarity with PLC and HMI/SCADA hardware and software and programming products to understand the basic concepts and technical aspects of PLC and SCADA development. This will facilitate hardware design.
• Provides technical support to Sales and Marketing group, aiding as needed with technical consultation, sales quotations, and quotation review.

Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation is preferred with at least 10 years of relevant Experience with field instrumentation hardware, control panel design and hardware and networking design and hardware.

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to mark up drawings using a PDF editor such as Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD-Electrical enabling the Project Engineer to provide a secondary review of the drawing package aesthetics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with customers, management, and other co-workers.
• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication.
• Sitting for extended periods is common.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• No heavy lifting is expected.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, printers, scanners, and copiers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is office based.

TRAVEL
Typically, travel is not expected, however, a request may be submitted to visit a project site, attend a meeting, or meet with the customer and may demand overseas travel for short-term, if necessary.