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Instrumentation/Fire Alarm Engineer

Boise, ID (Onsite)
$39.86-60.34/hr
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Responsibilities:

• Accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client's expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
• Produce designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications, designs for control systems for a variety of processes, and develop options and optimizations for all aspects of the process control, instrumentation, and automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical, Fire Protection, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• At least 4 years of experience working with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / Life Safety Systems (LSS)
• Ability to generate complete I&C/LSS design packages (e.g. P&IDs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.) with minimal supervision/oversight
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Life Safety System regulations/requirements

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Fire Alarm System NICET Certification
• Experience related to semiconductor fabrication facilities
• Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
• Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks software
• Working knowledge of UL 508A for industrial control panel design
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 for fire alarm and signaling code
• Familiarity with Siemens PLC systems
• Familiarity with Edwards EST3 and EST4 Fire Alarm Control Systems

Physical Requirements:

Position requires field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction. Applicant must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Authorized to Work:

Applicant must complete background check, drug screen and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States. Client will not sponsor or continue a visa for this position.