Instrumentation Engineer - Taylor, United States - Wade Trim

Description

What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
We are looking for an Instrumentation Engineer to join our Water Resources Team to improve infrastructure in our Atlanta office. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and eight to fifteen years of experience in instrumentation and controls. A Professional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire date is required. The ability to mentor junior to intermediate staff and work with remotely located project team members is a requirement. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.
Typical responsibilities include:

• Will work with a multidisciplinary group of engineers and designers providing technical services to public and private-sector clients. Primary duties will include control systems engineering, process control strategy planning, automation designs, construction support services, and planning studies with detailed analyses. These designs will be primarily related to water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities. Experience with equipment selections, equipment and communication network layouts, and process control design coordination with other engineering disciplines is required. Candidates should be at ease with core aspects of PLC, HMI and SCADA system planning, design, and upgrades
• Developing preliminary scope definitions, budgets, and staffing plans
• Field review and evaluation of existing equipment, control systems (hardware and software) and control panels
• Preparing studies, conceptual reports, and technical memorandums
• Conducting I&C engineering and analyses related to various water, wastewater, and industrial waste treatment facilities
• Developing construction documents (drawings, specifications, and schedules). Documents for construction include: *Technical specifications *Detailed control strategies/narratives *Instrument data sheets *Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) *Detailed network communication architecture diagrams, *Control panel details, *CCTV and Access Control System drawings, *Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams, and *Instrument installation details
• Construction support activities include: *Review of Contractor and Supplier submittals *Participate in construction site inspections *Support of equipment and control system commissioning, start-up, and performance testing *Assist with system troubleshooting
• Marketing support activities include: *Assisting marketing team with project pursuit strategies *Presentation material development *Presentation participation *Serving as I&C discipline subject matter expert
• Travel 3-4 days per month
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is required

Skills/Experience:

• 8 to 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls is required
• Professional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to convey project I&C needs to the project managers and clients, and to formulate those needs into comprehensive plans and specifications is required
• Ability to mentor junior to intermediate staff and work with remotely located project team members is required
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously is required

About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.
Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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