Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Mining Project Delivery team in support of mining projects.
Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership in the areas of instrumentation & controls, engineering and design, investigations, analysis on multi-disciplinary mining projects.

• Serve as lead I&C engineer or discipline lead on mid-size to large projects.

• Coordinate and direct staff on designs, specifications, drawings, figures, reports and calculations on multi-discipline design efforts.

• Work with existing and potential clients to provide instrumentation & controls, engineering and design solutions on mining projects.

• Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice.

• Provide direction and mentoring to technical staff in completing project tasks.

• Write technical scopes of work, specifications, design/check P&ID's (including instrumenting P&ID's, and adding control and interlock notes), data sheets, architecture drawings, functional descriptions, instrument index, loop sheets, interconnection diagrams, instrument location plans, I/O lists and cable schedules.

• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

• Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts.

• Present complex technical solutions to clients.

• Perform independent technical reviews of engineering documentation and sign off on work performed.

• Equipment bid package development, analysis, purchase order management and vendor drawing review

• Serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships

• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the I&C designs of mine projects.

• Provides advice and consultation to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License, along with ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or ability to acquire a PE in those states.

• On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities

• 10+ years or more of relevant experience

• MSHA Miner training

• Demonstrated experience in I&C engineering, design, and construction tasks including:

• HAZOP participation

• Human factors reviews

• SIL verification

• Valve, flow element and relief valve sizing

• Control system architecture development

• Control system Input/Output and instrument list development

• Instrument and control element specifications and data sheets

• Control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) specifications

• Control system (DCS) and PLC wiring diagrams, panel layouts and network diagrams

• Control narrative, logic diagram, functional control diagram development

• Comprehension of electrical equipment designs and wiring (switchgear, panelboards, MCCs, VFDs, etc.)

• Interpretation and input to Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs)

• Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects

• Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, I&C specifications, and final working drawings

• Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings

• Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and people skills

• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor

• Initiative-taking on assignments

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines

• Ability to estimate and define scope for I&C deliverables and tasks on projects

• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule

• Track and manage task budgets, schedules and projects.

• Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.

• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

• Willingness to travel to domestic and international locations for projects.

• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FING THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 11, 2027

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