Control Systems / Automation Engineer - Project Lead

Overview
Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services-from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance-with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.
Our Core Values
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Quality - We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Sargent & Lundy's clients in the energy and industrial markets recognize us as a global leader in environmental cleanup and remediation, coal and gas power generation, plant design, advanced technologies, environmental compliance, midstream and downstream oil & gas, and multi-disciplined industrial projects. We provide comprehensive engineering, design, analysis, and consulting for energy and industrial markets worldwide. Sargent & Lundy's professional and highly experienced staff has the ability and know-how to take on the smallest of tasks to scope-intensive, complex projects. If you are interested in this type of dynamic work, consider joining the Sargent & Lundy team.
Our project team currently has a new opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and programming of Rockwell PLC-based control system solutions for a variety of industrial processes.
The position offers occasional remote work and the ability to have a flexible schedule.
As an Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer in our Richland, WA office, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering and PLC/HMI programming by performing the following duties:

• Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design of industrial projects that include Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based Control Systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms
• Prepare specifications and design media for the procurement and implementation of instrumentation and controls equipment
• Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
• Travel to equipment fabricator locations for system programming and testing
• Develop your career via peer learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice"

Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Essential skills and experience:

• BSEE or another degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• A minimum of 10 years of industry-related experience
• A desire for long-term travel to customer facilities to support programming/testing is required
• A minimum of 2 years of PLC programming experience (Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View is required) in an electrical or instrumentation and control engineering position
• Experience with industrial communication design and configuration (Ethernet IP is preferred and a familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus)
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
• Experience with designing and testing automated machinery and processes at industrial facilities
• Proven ability to interface with craft for troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Experience with producing P&IDs, Control System Narratives, I/O Lists, Cause and Effect or Logic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Factory Acceptance Test Procedures, and Software documentation including O&M manuals

Salary Range
$137,000 - $163,000
Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Insurance - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Business Travel Insurance
• Savings Investment Plan (401k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• First Professional Licensure Monetary Award
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Benefits
• Back-Up Care for Children & Adults
• Merit Scholarship Program

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.