Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for designing, testing, developing, installing and maintaining equipment and automated controls systems use to increase efficiency and productivity within the water treatment and waste water reclamation processes.

What Youll Be Doing:

Performs test on the systems and equipment thoroughly.

After testing, will work closely with technicians to program, install, maintain, and calibrate these systems and equipment.

Must be prepared to address problems remotely or in person by traveling to the physical sites as necessary.

Provides input for the modification of existing or create new I&E / PCT procedures, standards, and practices to stay current with technology and implement improved methods targeting the needs of the water utility sites.

Oversee the installation, reception, and configuration of SCADA servers, networks, and other operation technology equipment.

Troubleshoot equipment and software to repair and diagnose any malfunctions in the system along with continuously maintaining and upgrading the SCADA systems

Monitor automation control system alarms, meter data and communication errors

Troubleshoot programmable logic controller circuits

Monitor instrumentation and control systems for programing errors that could alter the water treatment and quality for the plant

Monitor automation control system alarms, meter data and communication errors

Prepare instrumentation diagrams, process control narratives, instrument lists, and input/output lists as part of project design and ongoing maintenance

What Required Skills Youll Bring:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 8 years of related work experience. Professional Engineer registration may be required.

Experience with various SCADA applications, HMI Software including Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, iFix.

Experience with these PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley, Modicon, SCADAPack, Siemens, and GE.

Experience with these PLC programing language: Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Charts, Structured Text, Instruction List.

Experience handling projects that involve multiple applications, including SCADA, device controls and sensors, telecommunications networks, and related systems

Experience with the creation and programing of SCADA screens

Experience in providing field support and participating in equipment testing, loop checks and start-up of process control installations

Strong computer hardware and software skills

Excellent knowledge of relevant national standards in the area of process control, low voltage electrical, instrumentation and radio telemetry

What Desired Skills Youll Bring:

Knowledge of project control skills including project planning, scheduling and cost control

Ability to work as a member of cross-functional teams and to participate in multiple projects simultaneously

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to deal with people at different levels of management, engineering, maintenance, operations, technology and vendors

Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with and obtain cooperation from team members

Excellent knowledge of process control documentation, automation validation, quality assurance, etc. ;

Excellent knowledge of process control strategies, systems and industrial control networks

Excellent knowledge of process instrumentation

Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical and scope documents required for project execution

Provides technical oversight and mentorship for less experienced instrumentation and controls staff.

Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems

Knowledge of telemetry and radio communication systems

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range:

$83,300.00 – $145,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ.

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