Responsibilities
Principal Engineers are expected to be leaders of projects and project teams and responsible for managing project man-hour budgets and scheduling of department man-hours
Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
Supervise and monitor project staff, ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget for the project they are responsible for
Ability to analyze, design, and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project
Extensive knowledge of required design codes and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is following proper protocol
On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
Review, check, and analyze design drawings prior to client submittals
Responsible for ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both internal and client quality standards
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering
10-15 years (or more) of experience working in a Power Generation, Distribution, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and/or Industrial engineering environment
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Technical Competencies
Low voltage power distribution system design and layout
Instrumentation identification and installation package development as well as application design, including data sheets, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument lists, input/output lists, and scope of work development
Instrumentation skills including reading or developing P&IDs, Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing, instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details, and interconnection and wiring diagrams
Distributed Control System interface design experience
Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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