Senior Project Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth’s finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water team. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

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• This person is a senior technical expert for instrumentation & controls/SCADA design and implementation projects.
• Conducts preliminary process evaluations, SCADA architecture concepts, prepares specifications, reports and I&C designs for water and wastewater systems.
• Communicates directly with client project personnel.
• Directs and mentors project support resources to achieve project objectives.
• Interfaces with process, civil, mechanical and electrical design engineers.
• Understand and implement communications systems such as Ethernet based local area networks and wireless radio systems. 
• Performs PLC programming and/or HMI programming.

Required Experience

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (related field).
• Must have a PE and 10 of experience in electrical design engineering with at least 5 to 10 years of experience specifically in instrumentation and controls in the water/wastewater arena.
• Process-oriented individual with strong technical skills and good interpersonal team skills.
• Experience managing projects including schedule, scope, technical, quality and financial success.
• Solid communicator, able to communicate and work directly with end users of the client to complete design and/or implementation.
• Knowledgeable of industry standard PLC and HMI system implementation and programming. Knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens PLCs and VTScada HMI is preferred.
• Experienced in CAD, latest version.
• Able to complete work consistently, with the flexibility to accommodate varying demands put on them by project managers, owners, vendors and contractors.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.