Title: I and C Discipline Spec Professional Associate
Location: Boise, ID
Duration: 12 Months
 
This role is intended to be contract to hire.
 
Responsibilities:
We're looking for a design/construction-focused Instrumentation and Controls Discipline Specialist who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state of the art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will 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. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.
 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or equivalent vocational degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 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:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or 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
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Passion for buildings and construction

 
Other Requirements:

• This is an on-site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Boise, ID.
• Candidate must be willing to commute to the site Monday-Friday during normal business hours – nominally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some flexibility based on ability of site to support and employee preference.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidate.

 
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.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 39.86/hr.