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The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer designs and maintains electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective operation of control systems. Responsibilities include project execution, maintenance support, and adherence to safety regulations.
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support the design, installation, and maintenance of power and control systems in our plant. The E&I Engineer will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation of electrical distribution equipment, instrumentation loops, and control systems, while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Engineering
- Develop and review single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, and I/O lists.
- Specify, size, and select cables, conduit, control panels, junction boxes, instruments, and protective devices.
- Ensure proper grounding, shielding, and segregation of power and control wiring.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets, and equipment requisitions.
- Project Execution
- Support installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to ensure correct implementation of drawings and standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to power, instrumentation, or control systems.
- Interface with automation engineers to ensure seamless integration with PLCs/DCS/SCADA systems.
- Operations & Maintenance
- Provide ongoing support for the operation of motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, transmitters, analyzers, and control valves.
- Develop and execute maintenance procedures, calibration plans, and reliability improvements.
- Ensure documentation (as-built drawings, test reports, loop checks) is accurate and up to date.
- Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with NEC/IEC, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA and company-specific standards.
- Contribute to hazard and operability (HAZOP), SIL/LOPA, and risk assessments.
- Champion safe work practices for electrical and instrumentation activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.
- 3–8 years of relevant experience in process plants (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical, or related industries).
- Strong knowledge of low-voltage power distribution, instrumentation systems, PLC/DCS control, and industrial communication protocols.
- Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, or similar).
- Familiarity with control philosophies, loop tuning, and process safety systems is an advantage.
Key Skills
- Strong understanding of electrical and control system design.
- Ability to read and develop P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Typical Deliverables
- Single-line diagrams and load lists.
- Cable/conduit routing layouts.
- Instrument loop diagrams and termination drawings.
- Panel wiring diagrams and I/O schedules.
- Equipment datasheets and technical specifications.
- Commissioning procedures and test reports.
Salary
$100,000—$150,000 USD
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Valar Atomics El Segundo, California, USA Office
El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
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