Project Engineer I&C

Job Description

Company Overview

Fuel Tech is a leading technology company engaged in the worldwide development, commercialization, and application of state-of-the-art proprietary technologies for air pollution control, process optimization, combustion efficiency, and advanced engineering services. These technologies enable customers to operate efficiently in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN OUR WARRENVILLE, ILLINOIS OFFICE.

Position Overview:

Instrument and Controls (PE-IC) is responsible for controls design and instrumentation application associated with FTI projects. The candidate will be knowledgeable of PLC and DCS technology platforms and their applications, and have the ability to generate or review and approve project documentation such as functional descriptions, panel layout drawings, logic drawings, controls lists (BOM, I/O, Alarm and Setpoint Lists) as well as complete Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in vendor locations or in the commissioning phase of projects in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform I/C project duties and support projects as required

Perform component selection and logic sequence design

Interface with Controls suppliers, vendors, consultants and contractors

Review I/C information / drawings from sub-contractors

Write Functional Description, Sequences of Operation, Equipment Manuals, System Descriptions, and design criteria for I/C systems

Assist with the establishment of control methodology and strategy based upon discussions with Project and Process Engineering and other FTI personnel

Create Various I/C drawings including SAMA Diagrams (both analog and digital), electrical drawings, and one-line drawings

Create Operator Screen designs

Establish Safety System criteria for I/C design

Participate in sub-contractor shop testing (FAT), FTI shop equipment testing and FTI project start-up

Maintain communication channels with Rockwell Software, Revere Electric and other I/C OEM companies.

Keep current on I/C industry development, especially PLC technology, capabilities and pricing

Keep Sub-contractors informed on FTI project schedule requirements to ensure on-time delivery of components and systems.

Maintain proper electrical and I/C record keeping and storage (cut sheets, design documents, drawings) .

Be available to help FTI field personnel troubleshoot day-to-day field electrical and I/C issues

Knowledgeable in both ISA and KKS tagging platforms and capable of generating such tagging schemes based on client requirements.

Working knowledge of eWon or other remote networking capabilities.

Technical Skills Required:

Programming Allen-Bradley PLC products. Emphasis on Control Logix family (Control Logix and Compact Logix) and some understanding of SLC 500, MicroLogix.

Allen-Bradley Panelview and Panelview Plus Products

Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View Products (ME and SE)

Other platform knowledge is welcome and will be considered

Instrumentation and device set-up (flow, pressure, temperature, and control valves), loop checks and trouble-shooting

Creation, review and modification of SAMA drawings

Programming Operator Interface Computers using FactoryTalk View SE or RSView 32

KKS & ISA tagging generation/knowledge

Education and Experience:

B.S. in Engineering (Electrical strongly preferred)

3-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer with instrument and controls emphasis (or demonstrate equivalent experience)

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires travel (minimum of 25%) both domestically and internationally and may require extended periods of two weeks or more in the field.

EEO statement:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Full-time