Control System Engineer - I&C Principal Design Engineer

Seeking a Control System Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Principal Design Engineer to support our client in Greenville, SC.Requirements:The Contractor will provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific project area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a leadposition on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity.Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as a Supervising Lead providing guidance / supervision to other engineers and designersAnalyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirementsDevelop and review specifications and design criteriaPerform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexityCoordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clientsExecute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and proceduresExecute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselinesDevelop and review estimates, schedules, and progress reports including efforthour estimating and staff forecastingEstablish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecastsProvide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittalsProvide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests for information and field changesOther duties as assignedSpecific Job RequirementsPerform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), network configuration, logic development, network switches, process controls, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development support and review, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), communication protocols, routing, and layout, Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and procurement activitiesPerform control systems sizing calculations for control valves, relief valves, flow elements, thermowells and other instrumentationCreate instrument index and datasheets, generate reports, and monitor design wiring and loop development activities in Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) databaseDevelop complex control systems narrative specificationsPrepare complex instrument design and installation requirementsDevelop complex control systems logic diagrams and/or cause and effect diagramsRepresent control systems in model reviews; closely monitor 3D modeling prepared by the design group using review softwareReview and audit specifications for DCS, PLC, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) hardware and software applicationsMonitor DCS / PLC / SIS design developed by the design groupQualifications:Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standardsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractorsJob related technical knowledge necessary to complete the jobAdvanced knowledge of discipline codes and standardsAbility to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelinesAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerIntermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programsSignificant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projectsProficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environmentBachelor of Science degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experienceProfessional Engineer licenseMust be able to complete an I&C Engineer Self-Assessment FormPreferred:Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materialsExperience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projectsProficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-outPractical field experienceEPC project experience for the following industries:U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government AgencyNuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance programManufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnologyProficiency with Bentley MicroStationProficiency with Autodesk AutoCADProficiency with Intergraph SPIAdvanced knowledge of:Specifying instrumentationControl systems procurement activitiesP&ID representation; can recognize / report problems associated with control systems representation on P&IDDeveloping control strategies and represent on P&IDKnowledge and experience developing safety requirement specifications for Safety Instrumented SystemsPractical experience in Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) reviews and SIL assignmentExperience in SIL verification calculationsExperience in commissioning and startup of DCS, PLC, and SISNOTE: US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.Additional Information:OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (OCSI.co) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. OCSI.co participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.OCSI.co provides great benefits to our federal contractors: Holidays, PTO, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit.To learn more about OCSI.co, please visit our corporate website at www.ocsi.co. Thank you for your interest in our jobs. 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