Designer (Remote)

Designer | Iparametrics, LLC | United States

Remote Full Time Nuclear Experienced iParametrics is seeking Instrumentation and I&C Designers for a significant Department of Energy nuclear project. The I&C Designers will be responsible to read, interpret and generate design drawings and 3D modeling with minimal input from the engineering staff. Must have the ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate minor design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct junior drafters.

We are filling multiple positions that vary between hybrid and onsite in Houston, Aiken SC, and Greenville SC. For hybrid positions, a two-week in-person training will be required, followed by remote work. Onsite positions require candidates to be willing to relocate.

**Responsibilities:**

* Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements. Develop and review specifications and design criteria

* Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity

* Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients

* Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures

* Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines

* Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts

* Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals

* Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes

* Other duties as assigned

**Required Education and Experience:**

* Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, design or another field related to the position from an accredited university.

* Must have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in design and drafting related to engineering and construction.

* Must be able to Perform a broad range of I&C design activities, including design definition, control systems architecture and development, digital systems, PLC, DCS, network configuration, logic development, network switches, process controls, P&ID development support and review, HMI, communication protocols, routing, and layout, SIL, and procurement activities

* CAD proficiency with demonstrated experience with computer aided drafting applications to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision.

* Background and experience must include drafting/designer experience in instrumentation and control systems within the electrical field. This may include cable trays, conduits, electrical panels, instrument locations, safety systems, and alarm systems.

* The Department of Energy requires US citizenship to be authorized to work on this project.

**Preferred Experience:**

* Professional Engineer license

* Practical field experience

* EPC project experience for the following industries:

+ U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

+ Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

+ Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

* Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation

* Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD

* Proficiency with Intergraph SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

* Intermediate knowledge of:

+ Specifying instrumentation

+ Control systems procurement activities

+ Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) representation; can recognize/report

+ problems associated with control systems representation on P&ID

+ Developing control strategies and represent on P&ID

+ Instrument design and installation requirements

**Benefits & Compensation:**

As a W2 employee of iParametrics, team members are eligible for benefits such as medical, dental and vision, and the company matching 401K plan, subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods. Compensation for this position is hourly ($56-79) based on experience, background, and skills.

**About the Company:**

Founded in 2003, iParametrics is a recognized leader in emergency management, homeland security, cost estimating and data analytics for federal, state, and local clients, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense (DOD), and all 50 States. Please visit us at ******************** for more information.

iParametrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work that would be performed by project team members. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for this job. This description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

+ a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or

+ a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.