Instrumentation Specialist
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McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we've also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we've created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That's what our clients want. That's why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth's finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our I&C Water team. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

Job Summary:

The I&C Specialist I is responsible for utilizing and programing PLC control systems, SCADA Systems, and Human Machine Interface software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater projects. The I&C Specialist I utilizes AutoCAD to design and develop complex instrument control loops, instrument and electrical installation details, instrument location drawings, motor control schematics, conduit routing, and control panel design.

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

• Utilizes and programs PLC control systems, SCADA Systems, and Human Machine Interface software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater projects.
• Prepares specifications and drawings, writes control system descriptions, and performs start up and commissioning activities with minimal input from other personnel.
• Understands and implements communications systems such as Ethernet based local area networks and wireless radio systems.
• Creates instrument material take-offs from drawings.
• Works closely with Project Managers, project team, and clients to implement solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Requires 2 years of I&C design and PLC and SCADA programming experience.
• Must be familiar with system networking, I&C Drawings (loops, cabinet layout/wiring) and P&ID drawings.
• Requires experience with programming PLCs and HMIs, and knowledge of various PLCs and SCADA software.
• Experience troubleshooting problems in operational situations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
• Requires process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Requires maintaining a level of precision and accuracy appropriate to the project demands.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Managers, Contractors, and Regulators.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying project demands is required.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.