Senior Discipline Engineer - Industrial Automation and Control Systems

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, and energy, including alternative energy and sustainability projects. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 22 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Coffman Engineers Anchorage Office is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Discipline Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation and Control Systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems in industrial and utility settings. This role requires a deep understanding of control systems, networks, instrumentation, and process control / automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Design, develop, and implement automation and control systems for industrial and utility applications.
  • Lead and manage projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate automation solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and demonstrated depth of competence, serving as a valuable resource both within the local office and to others company wide.
  • Conduct system analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization to improve performance and reliability.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including but not limited to design specifications, P&IDs, control philosophies, basis of design documents, control system architecture, safe charts, cause and effect matrices, instrument indices, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.
  • Provide technical support, mentoring, and training to internal design team members and clients.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in industrial automation technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Registration as a Professional Electrical or Control Systems Engineer (PE).
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA systems, server, network, and software configuration, and HMI development.
  • Experience with DCS systems and advanced process control.
  • Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems design, critical event management, and safety requirements specification development.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in industrial automation.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE).
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation, including sensors and actuators.
  • Proficiency with network protocols and communication standards used in industrial automation.
  • Proficiency with submittal and shop drawing reviews.
  • Able to supervise, manage, review and provide commentary on the work of others.
  • Able to travel to project sites, client offices or to coordinate with client’s onsite team members as needed.
  • Able to lead project meetings with clients and project team members to define project objectives and coordinate design aspects with other disciplines.
  • Able to develop accurate Industrial Automation and Control System scopes of work, including manhour estimates and proposals.
  • Experience with total installed cost (TIC) development for electrical and control systems.
  • Experience providing Owner’s Engineering services.

Additional Information

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and family-friendly policies. Our Anchorage office is located in the heart of midtown, close to restaurants, trails, shopping and conveniences. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

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