Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As Instrumentation & Controls Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Responsible for leading and delivering on all aspects of controls and instrumentation engineering scope as related to operations and maintenance of existing assets and design, specifying and engineering of new capital and brownfield projects
  
• Prepare instrumentation diagrams, process control narratives, instrument lists, and input/output lists as part of project design and ongoing maintenance
• Troubleshoot equipment and software to repair and diagnose any malfunctions in the system including continuously maintaining and upgrading the SCADA systems
• Monitor data communication and troubleshoot PLC circuits
• Monitor I&C systems for cyber-attacks that could alter or damage the plant or manufacturing facility
• Write and review sequences of operation (SOO) for plant and building equipment and systems
• Develop control systems for various utility processes, including electrical power generation, utility distribution networks and accessories
• Provide expert input on the design, installation, and commissioning of plant control systems and associated instrumentation for new capital projects and on-campus integration (utilities, district energy systems, combined heat and power)
• Handle projects that involve multiple applications, including SCADA, device controls and sensors, communications networks, and related systems
• Oversee and assure engineering contractor I&C work progress, ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Frame overall network architecture including redundancy, loops
• Choose appropriate sensors and actuators to accurately measure and control critical parameters like voltage, pressure, temperature, flow rate
• Review instrumentation for adequate redundancy to meet operating reliability requirements and control logics enabling effective operations and controls
• Complete a review of the process automation as it relates to manual intervention during a plant upset and determine if adequate automation is in place to ensure continuous supply for utilities
• Oversee system integration of different components of the control system, including field devices, communication networks, and operator interface stations
• Lead basis of arguments for overhaul, repair, upgrade control systems, cables and components for performance enhancements with campuses

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in design, inspection, operations, and troubleshooting of control systems used in power generation and/or district energy plants, including emissions control and boiler, chiller and turbine controls
• Understanding of control loop design and implementation to optimize operational efficiency within district energy utility plants and distribution systems
• Proven expertise in plant control and automation systems (PLC, DCS), networking communications, programming languages and advanced field instrumentation
• Familiarity with SCADA, HMI design and PI, Web CTRL Building Energy Modelling / automation systems (BAS) and fault detection diagnostic (FDD) systems
• Knowledge of industry standards UL, IEC, ISO IEEE and other design codes

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $110,900 - $170,000k 

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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