I&C Electrical Project Engineer

Kforce

  • Corvallis, OR
  • $40.00-55.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 23 hours ago
Kforce has a client in Corvallis, OR that is seeking an I&C Electrical Project Engineer. Summary: This site Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls Project Engineer is responsible for consulting on high priority projects scoping and reviewing these scopes with system engineers from relevant disciplines. Responsibilities:
  • Develop Electrical and I&C scopes of work for infrastructure projects which may include modifications to existing systems or addition of new systems; Scopes will include any demolition of existing controls and controls devices
  • New systems or modifications to existing systems will be scoped to include I&C design, PLC programming, and HMI programming and any upgrades of existing controls equipment that is needed
  • Perform field verification of Electrical and I&C system drawings and field investigations to develop accurate scope of work requirements
  • Participate in project reviews to ensure designs are meeting the scope of work requirements
  • Provide final drawing and document reviews, including construction redlines, to confirm system sustaining drawings and documents are updated with project revisions
  • Provide oversight on infrastructure projects and problem resolution for roadblocks
  • Meet ongoing milestones for projects and customer requests
  • Meet project expectations for various site projects: Business Unit funded for tooling and infrastructure
  • Support startup of installed equipment and other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
  • Preferred: Professional engineering license or completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam plus 5 years of instrumentation and controls experience
  • 10+ years of construction project engineering experience
  • 5+ years of site infrastructure knowledge
  • Knowledge of project processes, working in conjunction with project managers, construction managers, system engineers and designers
  • Understanding of PLC programming, troubleshooting and control panel system design; Prefer Emerson RX3i platform experience
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) experience, including software development of HMIs. Prefer GE Cimplicity platform experience
  • Understanding of discrete and analog control signals; Ability to read and interpret proportional, integral derivative (PID) controller
  • Ability to implement field verification, create field notes, read and interpret drawing and wiring, schematics, and update schematic drawings
  • Understanding of electrical code requirements
  • Understanding of 3 phase power generations, distribution, and metering
  • Square D, GE, or Allen Bradley product familiarity
  • Breaker Coordination, Fault Studies, Arc Flash Calculations
  • 3 phase power generations, distribution, and metering
  • Using electrical design tools and software packages. (i.e. PTW, EZPOWER, Power World Simulator, Power Metering demand Software, etc.)
  • Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and work in an ambiguous setting, requiring little direction
  • Ability to apply judgment to resolve conflicting requirements
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently: with demonstrated organization, problem-solving and time management skills
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

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