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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Santa Clara, CA | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 08/23/2024 Job Number: 31958

Job Description

Selectek has an immediate need for an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in the Santa Clara, CA area.

Required:
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • EIT with ability to obtain PE license in CA
  • 5+ years and certifications that exemplify a desire for continuing education or advancement
  • Working knowledge of control systems architecture and networks
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls
  • Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with people of all levels including customers and contractors
  • Requires ability to create and edit AutoCAD drawings
  • Low Voltage experience
  • Ability to do general load calculations
Preferred:
  • PE License
  • Knowledge of PLC and touch screen programming languages to program Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other PLCs
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Work with programmers to develop instrumentation and controls logic 
  • Read, analyze, and interpret project documents, instructions, proposals, specifications, and other relevant information to obtain a clear understanding of the project requirements 
  • Evaluate life safety and regulatory requirements including CA Fire Code, CA and National Electrical Code, NFPA and hazardous location requirements
  • Work with AutoCAD and Revit designers to develop monitoring and controls system layout, block diagrams and wiring schematic
  •  Specify equipment, toxic and flammable gas detectors, audible/visual alarms, instrumentation, process safety interlocks, PLCs and related automation equipment
  • Manage projects and customer relationships.  Prepare proposals, define scope, deliverables, schedule and budget
  •  Work successfully with OAC team to coordinate field installation, testing and inspections - focusing on customer service, problem solving and continuous improvement

Job Order Details:
 This position involves a variety of tasks and responsibilities that require leadership, collaboration, and independent work.  The engineer will be responsible for electrical engineering, automation and controls design, and project management, as well as managing field installations, start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting. 

This includes preparing low voltage and power distribution plans, defining controls systems architecture and control loops, and developing detailed software design specifications.

Sponsorship: No
Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000 annual salary
Term of assignment: Direct hire
Pay method when direct: Salary
Location of Job: Santa Clara, CA 95051
Hours & Shift: Monday - Friday normal business hours 8AM – 5PM; can be flexible
Work from home: Hybrid; May start out being in office everyday but they can do 1-2 days a week once acclimated
Working remote: No
Overtime: No
Travel: Occasional in the Bay Area; Mainly an office job
Work Attire: Casual

Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.net for more details.
 

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