Lead Engineer - instrumentation

Lead Engineer - Instrumentation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Project design, execution, calculation and design of electrical systems consists of:

• Independently lead plant design activities as an area/system leader and coordinate with multi-discipline designers.
• Perform I&C design work across several engineering disciplines in 2D/3D integrated design systems.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.
• Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.
• Develops designer effort-hour estimates for I&C discipline.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
• Size and specify instruments and produce datasheets
• Develop control system architecture
• Panel design for control systems
• Develop standard installation details.
• Update P&ID's with controls content.
• Produce control system philosophy with input from other disciplines as required.
• Produce instrument lists and cable schedules
• Review submittals
• Carry out site surveys and design verification

Apart from technical knowledge, electrical engineers need to be able to lead projects, multitask, and fulfill deliverable commitments. The main expectations from project aspects are:

• Attend meetings with clients and identify their requirements.
• Propose systems and schemes.
• Prepare design specifications and tender documents for various electrical services, contract etc. estimation of contractor MTO and project costing.
• Good Knowledge of IS / IEC / BS / NEC standards.
• Liaising and coordination with other inter departments in the design.
• Able to communicate with clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Tracking and monitoring progress of the job.

Here's what you'll need:

• Degree in I&C Engineering. (Required)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering design of I&C systems. (Required)
• Experience in application of IEC and applicable local building/specialty codes. (Required)
• Excellent English; written and spoken. (Required)
• Extensive experience in design of semiconductor or other advanced manufacturing facilities. (Preferred)
• Experience in semiconductor Tool Install and Data Centre Design. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of ATEX requirements. (Preferred)

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients' expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation.

To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

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