Automation Engineer II

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

As an Automation, Instrumentation and Controls (AIC) Engineer at CRB, you are essential to the creation of purposeful, high-performance processes and facilities that have a positive, lasting impression on people, our clients, and the community. Your experience allows you to execute and lead small projects through all phases of design, documentation and administration, as well as actively support large projects within a multi-discipline team setting. You will leverage your creativity with your knowledge of mechanical system controls, process automation controls and regulatory standards to solve problems that balance technical and design excellence.

The Automation Engineer II works closely with more experienced engineers and assists in the development of drawings, documents and other deliverables to develop automation systems to support manufacturing processes, equipment, critical systems and facility infrastructure. This individual is expected to execute work on one or more intermediate-level tasks simultaneously as delegated by the Lead and/or Sr. Engineer. This individual may also delegate some basic and fundamental tasks to Entry-Level and Design staff. They are developing and expanding their ability to coordinate effectively with other disciplines, delegate, interact with clients, and manage scopes of work and drawings, and other deliverables. This role will have the ability to successfully execute and lead (on small projects) all phases of design including initial programming, planning, feasibility, scope and concept development, detailed design, construction documentation, and construction administration or hold primary responsibility for one or more of them on a large project. The Individual will expand their knowledge and skill sets to include design and specifications of more complex control systems, using multiple controllers and expanded workstations and server infrastructure.

• Works under the direction and guidance of a more experienced Engineer to execute design responsibilities.
• Designs automation systems of basic complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.
• Performs sizing calculations for control elements, instrumentation/device selections and other engineering calculations of basic complexity as required to confirm project requirements are met.
• Develops automation systems documentation in the form of narratives, reports, drawings and diagrams to be used for construction of basic complexity.
• Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products, available BIM software and instrumentation and automation vendor platforms.
• Attends professional development activities.
• Conducts basic field investigations to integrate the design with existing systems and structures.
• May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications  

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in discipline-specific field of study (ChemE, ME or EE)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting

Additional Qualifications 

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam registration or completion
• Basic experience with performing instrumentation and controls engineering calculations, and developing and implementing instrumentation and control system design
• Basic experience with implementing fundamental design aspects of control system schematics, panel fabrication drawings and field wiring plans design
• Basic experience reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Basic experience with the electrical code
• Basic experience with other applicable industry standards
• Basic experience with applicable building codes
• Proficient with basic internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
• Proficient with basic coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
• Proficient at basic design calculations under supervision of a Lead or Senior Engineer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for Pennsylvania is $83,000 - $110,000/yr based on experience

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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