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IT Network Senior Controls Systems / Instrumentation Designer in Bellingham, Washington
Senior Control Systems / Instrumentation Designer
We are looking for a senior level control systems and instrumentation designer to join our group. The position requires strong technical ability to both perform design tasks and lead others, ability to work independently with minimal guidance, working knowledge of stage-gated industrial projects, and strong communication skills in written, spoken, and personal formats. Our senior designers are capable of producing complete construction drawing packages with limited engineering guidance, and are often paired with junior engineers to help mentor them in the craft of design. Strong capability for complex design tasks such as producing complete control panel layout and wiring drawings is essential.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - TECHNICAL
- Ability to create, modify and work with 2D drawings in the AutoCAD 2010 (or newer) software
- Read and develop basic to complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and translate them into control system documents such as block diagrams
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``` - As-build control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate markups of documents and drawings - Design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks - Design wiring, conduit, and cable tray systems for NEC-hazardous classified areas. - Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulations, and client standards - Design PLC and DCS hardware and wiring systems; working knowledge of PLC and DCS point types - Specify and review design for control panel layout, wiring, BOM, etc.in concert with engineers - Basic working knowledge of 3D Design and software
* REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES*
- Familiar with and able to work within stage-gated project processes and requirements
- Prioritize work for self and a small team
- Perform effectively in a team environment, both in-person and remotely
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Able to develop design budgets and schedules and execute them
- Experience developing construction packages for small to medium projects ($1MM to $30MM TIC)
- Able to point out and provide solutions for drawing consistency, quality, and presentation errors in deliverables
- Highly detail oriented with a strong, self-driven work ethic
- Able to identify areas of personal technical strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, and quickly learn new responsibilities
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``` - Able to evaluate equipment in the field, including climbing ladders, flights of stairs, etc. - Able to travel to remote work sites on occasion - Strong computer skills - Microsoft Applications - Fluent in English language - Applicants must be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information available at www.tsa.gov/twic
* RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES*
Execute project design tasks in partnership with Control Systems Engineer counterparts
Develop Control Systems scope on the project P&IDs
Coordinate with Control Systems Engineer and project team to develop basic to complex schedules
Coordinate inter-discipline design directly with counterparts in other disciplines (such as piping and electrical)
Work within 3D design software where applicable; contribute to and extract information from 3D model
Perform detailed vendor document reviews and incorporate into project design
Establish design budgets, forecast work, manage scope and budget for self and the design team
Perform drawing and document research in client databases; coordinate with Document Control.
Lead the development of detailed construction packages in accordance with codes and standard