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Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Rotating Equipment Focus)

Location: Arvada, CO

Salary: $130-155K + Excellent Benefits

Travel: 15% to client sites out of state

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our EI&C team, specializing in rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors. In this role, you will be integral to the design and implementation of control systems for engineered-to-order solutions installed in refineries, petrochemical plants, and power stations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze project and customer specifications to develop comprehensive control packages for centrifugal pumps and compressors.
• Ensure product safety and compliance in all designs and documentation.
• Design, specify, and develop control systems (Siemens and Rockwell PLC based) and machinery monitoring systems, such as Bently Nevada.
• Generate and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.
• Create PLC code, Bills of Materials, One-Line Drawings, Wire Lists, and Control Narratives.
• Prepare and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and facilitate customer witness testing.
• Troubleshoot and design communication networks, including Ethernet, Modbus, and Fieldbus.
• Specify process valves and instrumentation related to performance and anti-surge controllers.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Participate in the selection of input/output devices, including valves and sensors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field from an accredited university.
• 5-8+ years of relevant experience in electrical instrumentation and controls, specifically with rotating equipment, pumps, or compressors.
• Strong understanding of automation systems including PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI, and industrial IT.
• Proven ability to configure automation systems, develop code, and modify HMI graphics.
• Familiarity with hazardous area electrical classifications and international standards (NEC, IEC).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other drafting software.
• Knowledge of MCC circuitry, VFDs, and soft starters.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, as well as industrial communication protocols.
• Comfortable working with MS Office products.

Plusses:

• Experience with Rockwell PLC and Allen Bradley control systems.
• A proactive approach to creating new processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a startup environment or roles that required process standardization.

Team Culture: Join a dynamic team of young professionals led by experienced engineers. We value collaboration and open communication, creating an enjoyable workplace where ideas flow freely.

Travel Requirements: Some domestic travel may be required for field support and customer meetings.

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