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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Instrumentation and Controls Designer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBothell, WA, USA$30 - $50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in drafting or an Associate of Science degree in Instrumentation / Industrial Automation, or an equivalent qualification from a qualified technical school, is required.
  • At least two years of industrial or power plant design experience as an Instrumentation and Controls Designer, or equivalent experience, is required.
  • A comprehensive understanding of instrument types and their installation procedures is required.
  • A thorough understanding of documentation and document control procedures is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or comparable computer software applications is required.
  • A strong understanding of mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, is required.
  • Knowledge of drafting and design standards and techniques in electrical, mechanical, piping, structural, or instrumentation drafting is required.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, including AutoCAD 2D and 3D training and use of standard AutoCAD system tools, is required.
  • Proficiency with the SmartPlant Software Suite, including SPI, SPPID, and SP3D, is required.
  • Knowledge of standard drafting symbols and AutoCAD drafting standards, including Paper Space and Model Space, is required.
  • A basic understanding of electronics, electricity, solid state, digital devices, programmable logic controllers, Distributed Control Systems, transmitters and transducers for temperature, level, flow, and pressure, and recorders is required.
  • The ability to interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and incorporate them into instrumentation and controls design is required.
  • The ability to work independently with moderate supervision after receiving assignments is required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete layouts of instrumentation and controls engineering drawings based on notes, sketches, vendor drawings, the Statement of Work, the Design Basis Document, or general direction, including wiring diagrams, location plans, instrument installation details, junction box details, network architecture block diagrams, and loop sheets.
  • Perform drafting using AutoCAD 2D and 3D or Revit, according to project requirements.
  • Place 3D renderings of instrumentation items in the project-wide plant 3D model using SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or Revit, according to project requirements, to ensure correct locations and perform interference checking.
  • Use instrumentation design software to catalog instrumentation information for reporting purposes.
  • Provide job-specific instrument installation details using developed standard details and maintain related documentation.
  • Check vendor and other-discipline drawings against the role’s own or other designed work for correctness.
  • Provide other designers with interface requirements, including equipment spacing, cable numbering, instrument numbering, control philosophy, and flow element requirements.
  • Prepare material take-offs for bulk commodities from completed engineering documents.
  • Provide on-site and/or remote instrumentation support to construction and start-up personnel.
  • Maintain project files of previous revisions in accordance with ISO 9001 policies.
  • Check the work of other design team members as needed.
  • Follow company policies, design guidelines, and work instructions available on the company intranet, including SharePoint.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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