Lead I&E Designer

Lead I&E Designer

Chicago, IL

Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals who have expert knowledge of Instrument and Electrical Design, related to Control Systems Projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lead I&E Designer performs a wide range of duties which include some or all of the following:

- Instrument and Electrical Design Lead for the delivery of large complex control system projects. This includes new installations and modifications to existing systems

- Lead a team of designers during site surveys to gather information, reconcile, and organize

- Develop or modify the following: cable block diagram, instrument location plans, installation details, wiring drawings, relay logic, loop diagrams, instrument index, P&ID’s, cable schedules, power & grounding, motor schematics, fiber optics, panel schedules, control room layouts, etc.

- Develop fabrication drawings and Bill of Material for the following: control panels, field junction boxes, power distribution, and others

- Develop Engineering Scope of Work, Construction Scope of Work, Instrument Specifications, Electrical Specifications and Proposals

- Responsible for meeting all Client’s drawing and document control requirements

- Control System cutover and Electrical startup experience

- Maintain and Report to the Project Manager the following: project schedule, weekly progress reports, utilize rules of credit, etc.

- Coordinate work and execution with other project disciplines, such as: systems configuration, fabrication, field construction, vendors, and sub-contractors

- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The Lead I&E Designer requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Associate's degree in Computer Drafting and Design or Engineering Technology. Equivalent experience will be considered

- Minimum of 15 years of I/E design experience directly related to the Primary Duties and Responsibilities noted above

- Extensive experience with design associated with control systems (DCS, SIS, PLC, etc.)

- Knowledge of field instrumentation

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Proficient in AutoCad and/or Microstation

- Working knowledge of SPI is a plus

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

- Familiar with document Management software or equivalent

Working conditions are as follows:

- Position Type: Full Time

- Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pm

- Overtime: Occasionally

- Travel: Minimal (up to 25%)