Instrumentation Senior Engineer

Job Summary

The Instrumentation Sr. Engineer I is responsible for performing mastery level, design, and analysis work as directed to support various projects.  The Instrumentation Sr. Engineer I will be part of a project team from inception through construction completion. The role will act as a discipline lead for projects, managing internal and external resources as assigned/required. 

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles, and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Works on major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
• Designs and conducts experiments and analysis and interprets data.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Coordinates tasks with engineers, designers and administrative staff.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work.
• Prepares and manages scope, budget and schedule for projects or assignments; this includes any discipline internal or external resources assigned to support their projects are within scope, budget and schedule.
• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Develops new techniques and or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Interacts with PM, client, customers, officials, contractors and others.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Serves as discipline lead on projects, and manages the discipline work to achieve schedule, budget, scope, and quality objectives.
• Assists upper-level management or staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Routinely prepares progress and status updates for discipline work.
• Leads the design of facility I&C architecture.
• Solicits and reviews bids for all manner of I&C equipment and services for industrial facility FEED and EPC stages.
• Leads the design of industrial facility control system hardware. Prepares I&C documents such as lists, reports, specifications, test documents, and datasheets.
• Utilizes and updates template specifications and documents to prepare deliverables.
• Manages the preparation of and checks entire I&C drawing and specification packages for the construction of large industrial facilities.
• Specifies process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level elements and transmitters, as well as control, shutdown, and relief valves.
• Specify or perform industrial automation software development including PLC, HMI, DCS, and historian systems.
• May conduct project site startup activities including process control loop checkout and troubleshooting, network performance testing and troubleshooting, and acceptance testing.
• Communicates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Cooperates with other team members; interacts with individuals at all organizational levels in professional manner.
• Performs other related duties, as directed.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; MS degree preferred. 
• 6 years related engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) a plus.
• Proficient understanding of PFD’s and P&ID’s.
• Proficiency in ISA standards.
• Demonstrable success in the detailed design of industrial process facility I&C system architectures, control systems, control panels, networks, software, and field wiring is required.
• Significant experience commissioning process control systems is preferred.
• Demonstrable success in estimating, specifying, and procuring process instrumentation; such experience in the Oil and Gas industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing instrument datasheets and installation details for PSVs, control valves, ESD / shutoff valves, regulators, process analyzer packages, fire and gas detectors, Coriolis and other styles of flowmeters, meter skid and prover packages, tank level gauges, and pressure and temperature measurement instruments is preferred.
• Experience inspecting the installation of instruments is preferred.
• Experience working with Bluebeam preferred.
• Experience preparing FEED study deliverables and cost estimates is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project or Primavera is desirable.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines. 
• Exhibits excellent listening, oral and written skills; ability to prepare and make project related presentations to clients is desirable.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstratives a proactive approach and consistently positive demeanor.
• Overtime and travel will be required including travel to client and project sites.

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Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization. 

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.