Instrumentation & Controls Specialist

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

This position offers a great opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level I&C Specialist to work with an experienced team of engineers, CAD designers, and technicians. CHI Engineering is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company that will offer the right candidate exposure and accelerated learning across the complete project lifecycle in the natural gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industries.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the selection, procurement, and installation of hardware for industrial automation equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Design PLC control panels, networks, field junction boxes, and other control system hardware components.
• Assist with the development and implementation of control system narratives.
• Assist with the development of Piping and Instrument Diagrams and ensure adherence to ISA standards for the process industry.
• Develop PLC programming software and HMI operating screens for LNG peak-shaving plants. Under the supervision of more experienced personnel, travel to client sites to deploy, debug, and test control system software during commissioning.
• Utilize various electrical and controls test equipment such as Fluke process meters, HART Communicators, etc., to assess control system equipment and diagnose faults.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, purchasers, and other internal staff.
• Regularly interface with clients, suppliers, and third-party subcontractors.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Travel is expected to be 25% or less but varies each year depending on site commissioning activities. Travel in continental US only.

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with PLC functions and integrated controls equipment.
• Ability to set priorities, to be self-disciplined, and consistent.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively individually or within a multi-disciplined project group.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and general computer use is a must.
• Experience with AutoCAD (preferably AutoCAD Electrical) is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

• Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education, formal training in electrical theory, industrial controls, and a minimum of two-to-four years’ industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, programming, installing, debugging, and maintaining PLC-based control systems is preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix (or equivalent) systems is a plus.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.