Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) 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 (I&C) Designer to join our team. Our I&C Designer will be 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: $50,000 - $100,000+/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, PTO, & paid holidays.

We look forward to having you join our team.