Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Location: Griffith
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Responsibilities Principal Engineers are expected to be leaders
of projects and project teams and responsible for managing project
man-hour budgets and scheduling of department man-hours Strong
technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all
aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and
selection Supervise and monitor project staff ensuring that
engineering packages are completed on time and within budget for
the project they are responsible for. Ability to analyze, design
and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare
instrumentation specifications for purchase Ability to establish
and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts
throughout the project Extensive knowledge of required design codes
and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is
following proper protocol On-site interface with client engineering
representative and other discipline engineers Review, check and
analyze design drawings prior to client submittals Responsible for
ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both
internal and client quality standards Requirements Bachelors Degree
or Higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering 10-15 years (or
more) of experience working in a Power Generation, Distribution,
Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and/or Industrial engineering
environment Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred Must
not need sponsorship now or in the future to work in the US
Technical Competencies Low voltage power distribution system design
and layout Instrumentation identification and installation package
development as well as application design including data sheets,
loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument lists, input / output
lists, and scope of work development. Instrumentation skills
including: reading or developing P&IDs , Instrument selection
and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing,
instrument loop diagrams, locations plans and installation details,
and interconnection and wiring diagrams Distributed Control System
interface design experience Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics $125,000 - $190,000 a
year Salaries for all position are based on a variety of factors,
including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of
experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications.
Compensation may vary depending on the candidates individual
background and expertise. Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company
is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their
career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to
challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers.
Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working
conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential.
Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including
Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term
Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet
Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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