Remote Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (EIT)

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

As a Remote Instrumentation and Controls Designer, you will be responsible for the Instrumentation and controls design of industrial facilities, primarily oil and gas. The designer will take client/project requirements, direction from engineer, national and customer standards and produce designs that meet those requirements, as well as coordinate with drafters and/or other designers for plan drawings. 

  

• Performs client contact duties when required by the project engineer, project manager, or account manager (PM/AM). 
• Coordinates with project engineer, PM/AM, and other disciplined engineers. 
• Performs site investigations. 
• Responsible for specification adherence. 
• Cost estimating to assist the project engineer.
• Read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment wiring diagrams, and communicate with customers to understand objectives and control philosophies.
• Develop Instrument Index from P&ID.
• Develops BOMs, IO lists, and other requirements for control panels
• Coordinate and provide directions to panel and I&E site designers 
• Develop controls cable, conduit and tray routing schedules.
• Performs wire and conduit sizing calculations, voltage drop calculations, and conduit fill calculations. 
• Works with others to address design problems as necessary.
• Responsible for designing:  
  • Site instrument  and cable/conduit layout plans 
  • Communication network topology
  • PLC control panels
  • Area classification drawings based on P&IDs, piping and plot plans 

 

• 4 years Industrial Controls experience in architectural, engineering or construction (AEC) industry or similar field. 
• 4 years experience as Automation Specialist, System Integrator or I&C designer.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent Industrial controls experience. 
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, cabling, conduit, and network protocols like Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus.
• Familiarity with networking hardware (Ethernet switches, protocol converters, Copper and/or fiber cables)
• Knowledge and experience in PLC and HMI programming. 
• Knowledge and experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens and other PLC systems 
• Knowledge of selecting and specifying appropriate sensors, transmitters, and control valves
• Ability to read, understand, and apply customer standards. 
• Ability to help create and follow company processes. 
• Experience with Navisworks and AutoCAD.

The Preferred

• EIT certification

 

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.