Instrumentation and Controls Designer

Specializing in high-tech facility design, SSOE provides design and engineering services for a wide variety of clients. Our diversity and breadth of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals work across industries and integrate into a cross-disciplinary team that provides better understanding of total client systems than the traditional arrangement of specialized, siloed disciplines. A key differentiator of our team is our ability to conceptualize, plan, and detail all aspects of design, as well as coordination with various in-house disciplines within the organization to collaborate, optimize, and improve work and staff sharing by participating in multi-discipline strategy sessions. We use cutting-edge techniques and software to bring industry leading technology and creative solutions to our clients from day one.

SSOE is looking to hire an Instrumentation and Controls Designer to join our team. You will have the opportunity to participate in the design of state-of-the-art industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities for the world's leading high-tech companies. Our I&C Designers are responsible for working within our design team to create and problem-solve exciting and complex designs that incorporate some of the latest design techniques, while ensuring that all specifications are met, and to ensure timely completion of projects.

Create and design a complete system or sub-system that meets the requirements of a project scope, customers requirements, and adheres to company standards.
• Analyzes sketches, notes and other input materials to determine and plan the best approach to prepare drawings.
• May perform routine design calculations for the review of the project engineer/architect and prepares layouts.
• Design projects that may include:
  • Establishing instrument locations and instrument loop diagrams.
  • Cable sizing for instrumentation and low voltage wiring.
  • Cable tray layout and sizing for instrumentation and low voltage wiring.
  • Schematics for power, control and shutdown circuits, as well as schematics for power and control.
  • DCS panel, PLC panel, junction box, and control layout and schematics.
  • Design of communication systems using, fiber optic cables, profibus and/or Ethernet.
  • AC and DC interconnects as well as conduit and cable schedules.
• Works under supervision with work effort occasionally checked during progress and reviewed upon completion.
• Perform field inspections and provide technical services for activities related to construction, equipment installation or modifications.
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all projects.
• Travel may be required.

• High school diploma required. An Associate or Bachelor degree-tracked in engineering or architectural fields is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (or other similar CAD programs) and Revit is required.
• Demonstrated Instrumentation and Controls design or engineer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000+/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, generous PTO & paid holidays.

We look forward to having you join our team.