Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Lead project initiatives in instrumentation and controls engineering and design for multidisciplinary mining projects.

• Act as the principal I&C engineer or discipline leader on medium to large-scale projects.

• Oversee and guide team members on designs, specifications, drawings, figures, reports, and calculations.

• Create instrumentation and controls engineering and design solutions tailored to mining clients.

• Formulate project proposals and contribute to the expansion of the Mining practice.

• Offer guidance and mentorship to technical personnel.

• Compose technical scopes of work, specifications, data sheets, architectural drawings, functional descriptions, instrument indexes, loop sheets, interconnection diagrams, instrument location plans, I/O lists, and cable schedules.

• Provide technical insights and expertise for studies and design initiatives.

• Convey complex technical solutions to clients effectively.

• Conduct independent technical evaluations and approve engineering documentation.

• Prepare equipment bid packages, evaluate bids, manage purchase orders, and assess vendor drawings.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and cultivate client relationships.

• Organize, plan, conduct, or coordinate detailed engineering phases concentrating on I&C designs for mining projects.

• Counsel clients on engineering issues, including adherence to governmental laws and regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalent of experience and/or education.

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

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

• Over 10 years of on-site field experience in commissioning and startups for facilities.

• MSHA Miner training certification.

• Proven experience in I&C engineering, design, and construction activities, including HAZOP participation, human factors assessments, SIL verification, valve/flow/relief valve sizing, control system architecture, DCS/PLC specifications, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, network diagrams, control narratives, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and electrical equipment design.

• Progressive project experience with leadership and project management roles on design and design-build initiatives.

• Experience in generating designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, I&C specifications, and final working drawings.

• Proficient in collaborating with CAD designers to create construction-grade drawings.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong work ethic and a professional demeanor.

• Capable of taking initiative, working independently with minimal oversight, and managing multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines.

• Proficient in estimating and defining scope for I&C deliverables and tasks.

• Ability to operate within defined scope, budget, and timeline.

• Skilled in monitoring and managing task budgets, schedules, and projects.

• Competent in authoring reports and preparing or directing detailed calculation packages with appropriate documentation and references.

• Resourceful, highly organized, professional, and detail-oriented.

• Sponsorship will not be provided.

• Willingness to travel to both domestic and international project sites.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and professional development programs.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.