Senior Designer 1&C

Job Description

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S. and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future together.

We are seeking a Senior Designer I&C to join our team in Bothell, WA. Our Engineering group in Bothell, WA USA is looking for a full-time experienced Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer to join our growing team.  Under the direction of the project Lead I&C Engineer, the Candidate will be responsible for technical accuracy, quality, and preparation of drawing packages within project budget and schedule requirements interfacing other engineering disciplines to particular area of expertise. Check systems for compliance to specifications and serve as liaison between engineers, designers, and drafters. The Candidate is responsible for supervising design and drafting functions to meet the project schedule while ensuring compliance with standards and specifications and budgetary requirements.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

Under the direction of Design Team members and/or engineers, the Candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Complete layout of I&C related engineering drawings based upon notes, sketches, vendor drawings, the Statement of Work (SOW) or Design Basis Document (DBD) and general direction. Drawings shall include, but not be limited to wiring diagrams, location plans, instrument installation details, junction box details, network architecture block diagrams, loop sheets.

• Complete total project I&C design effort, through personal work or directing other Design Team personnel.

• Ability to work on a project as the Lead I&C Designer.  Schedule work of self and others to complete project design documents.  Supervise a small design group to complete design packages on single project or handle several small projects at various stages of completion.

• Check all work for compliance to contract Statement of Work.

• Be able to work with minimum or no supervision to complete tasks. Requires minimum supervision to complete design of a full project from start to finish.

• Check work of other members of the design team.

• Track and schedule drawings. Assist in set up and monitoring of a drawing register.

• Perform drafting work via AutoCAD (2D and 3D) or Revit (per project requirements).

• Supervise placement or place 3D renderings of instrumentation items in the project plant wide 3D model utilizing SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and/or Revit software (per project requirements) to ensure correctness of location and interference checking.

• Utilizing Instrumentation design software, catalog instrumentation information for reporting purposes.

• Under the direction of I&C Engineering personnel, perform limited engineering functions to produce project related deliverables.

• Mentor design team members to produce job specific instrument installation details using developed standard details as required and maintain documentation for files.

• Provide information to other designers on interface requirements (i.e., equipment spacing, cable numbering, instrument numbering, control philosophy, flow element requirements, etc.)

• Check vendor and other discipline drawings against own or other designed work for correctness, utilizing PDM or SharePoint software packages.

• Mentor Design Team members to produce material take-offs for bulk commodities from completed engineering documents.

• Provide on-site and/or remote project Instrumentation support to Construction and Start Up personnel as required.

• Maintain project files of previous revisions per ISO 9001 policies.

• Personal Expectations:

  • Have the ability to work independently with moderate supervision upon assignment of tasks. Will require some technical and/or procedural help.

  • Be highly motivated, proactive and show a focused approach to the tasks at hand.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Apply personal considerations consistent with the Company’s Core Values.

  • Limit Company internet usage to work related activities per established company guidelines.

  • Follow Company policies, design guidelines and work instructions as found on the Company’s Intranet (SharePoint).

  • Have a positive work ethic and act in a professional manner.

  • Have good problem solving and interpersonal skills.

What will you contribute?

The ideal Candidate should have the following skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience (as a minimum):

• AA in drafting or AS degree in Instrumentation / Industrial Automation or equivalent from a qualified technical school is required.

• Previous experience as an Instrument and Controls Designer, with six or more years of industrial or power plant design experience, or equivalent.

• Comprehensive understanding of instrument types and their installation procedures. 

• Thorough understanding of documentation and document control procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office. 

• Strong understanding of mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, is required.

• Have a strong knowledge of drafting and design standards and techniques in the area of electrical, mechanical, piping, structural or instrumentation drafting.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, having AutoCAD 2D and 3D training and be able to use standard AutoCAD system tools.

• Proficient with the SmartPlant Software Suite (SPI, SPPID, SP3D).  Experience as a SmartPlant Administrator is a plus but not required.

• Have strong knowledge of NEC requirements and standard drafting symbols.

• Have a strong knowledge of AutoCAD drafting standards including Paper Space / Model Space and adhering to Company drafting standards.

• Have a thorough understanding electronics, electrical design, solid state, digital devices, programmable logic controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), transmitters and transducers for temperature, level, flow, and pressure, recorders and more.

• Ability to interpret and understand P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams) and incorporate into the I&C design.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Expected compensation range is between $75,000 - $125,000 annually OR $36.00 - $60.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.