Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Hatch is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our electrical team in Tampa, FL.  As a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, you will be part of an integrated engineering team providing engineering services for large and small capital projects. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of all engineering documentation within discipline including, but not limited to, the following documents, lists, calculations and detail drawings; Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems, Control Narratives, instrument index, I/O lists, instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection and sizing, P&ID’s, system architecture drawings, instrument location drawings, installation detail drawings, wiring and interconnection diagrams, ISA loop drawings, motor control schematics. 


• Overseeing production of scope of work documentation, engineering and construction work packages and performing quality checks and verification of compliance to all relevant standards and internal procedures; Checking and verifying construction drawings, vendor drawings, material requisitions and approval of bid tabulations and field checkout; Construction support, commissioning and start-up assistance.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in industrial process control, automation and computer systems.  At least ten (10) years experience specializing in the design of industrial instrumentation and control systems for heavy industrial projects.


• Versed in current statutory regulations, industry standards and recommended practices and a practical sense in applying such references; DCS and PLC control system hardware and architecture; SIS systems hardware and architecture; Excellent planning and execution drive to deliver results and meet quality, cost and schedule targets; Plant site instrumentation, control systems, control valves, and communications; Practical instrumentation system reliability, maintenance and repair standards; Understanding of Electrical hazardous area classifications and specification of plant site equipment; Electrical and instrument fittings and interfaces; Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality programs and procedures; Technical strength coupled with interpersonal skills; Strong PC skills and polished, professional written and verbal communication.

Desirable:

• Experience with engineering tools such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools, Intergraph), Plantspace P&ID (Intelligent P&ID’s, Bentley, Microstation), 3D modeling (Bentley), and Relational Databases (administration & coordination).


• Experience with digital communications and fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware; DCS (Siemens PCS 7, Delta-V) or PLC (Allen Bradley) hardware and software.

Reports to the Regional Manager, Control, Automation & Electrical