Job Details

Control Systems Engineer Lead

Anchorage, AK (temp to perm)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide technical instrument engineering for small to large capital and maintenance projects.
• Develop scope for projects in all project phases; contribute to project plans and deliverable lists.
• Review and provide input to project plans and schedules.
• Develop project P&IDs.
• Create procurement specifications, documentation, and data sheets.
• Perform detailed vendor document reviews and incorporate findings into project design.
• Establish and review engineering budgets for assigned projects.
• Develop Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates and Material Take-Offs (MTO).
• Manage work within engineering budgets, forecast efforts, and control scope and costs for multiple projects.
• Develop detailed specifications and construction packages.
• Write detailed construction scope of work documents.
• Perform Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) on vendor equipment; travel may be required.
• Conduct quality checks on own work and team deliverables.
• Adhere to Anvil's Project Services Quality System (PSQS).
• Work under guidance from RM and PM.
• Guide and direct design teams in developing construction work packages.
• Prioritize project tasks for oneself and a team of 2-12 members; coordinate with project leaders, team members, RM, and clients.
• Collaborate with technical resource groups and project management to meet project requirements.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors and clients.

Required Skills and Abilities - Technical

• Read and develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Update control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate document markups.
• Specify and size instrumentation for various industrial control applications.
• Recognize when unique solutions are needed for instrumentation in challenging environments.
• Specify and size control valves and regulators, including pneumatic, sliding stem, and rotary types.
• Understand material and alloy considerations for instruments in industrial processes.
• Design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks.
• Design wiring, conduit, and cable tray methods for NEC-hazardous classified areas.
• Prepare project designs compliant with codes, regulations, and standards.
• Integrate control strategies with electrical motor controls, VFDs, safety relays, and monitoring networks.
• Select and design HMI, PLC, and DCS hardware and wiring.
• Create I/O lists and review loop drawings.
• Understand control panel layout, wiring, and BOM considerations.
• Possess working knowledge of industrial equipment and their instrumentation considerations.

Required Skills and Abilities - Other

• Familiar with stage-gated project processes.
• Effective teamwork, both in-person and remote.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop budgets and schedules for engineering and design.
• Experience in developing construction packages for projects valued between $1MM and $30MM TIC.
• Attention to detail and quality in deliverables.
• Self-motivated with leadership qualities to mentor and supervise teams.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations tactfully.
• Physical ability to evaluate equipment in the field, including climbing ladders and stairs.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Basic working knowledge of INtools (SPI).
• Specify and design Pressure Safety Valves.
• Experience in front-end project development (FEL 1-2).
• Understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Knowledge of PLC and DCS HMI design, point configuration, and control types.
• Basic programming skills for DCS and PLC systems.
• Understanding of instrumentation for rotating equipment and analyzers.
• Ability to interpret and design ladder logic.
• Experience in creating test plans and performing FAT/SAT.
• Developing control design documents like Control Narratives and Cause & Effects diagrams.
• Participation in PHAs and LOPAs.

Education & Certifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering (required).
• 8-25 years of professional experience in oil and gas or related industry (required).
• P.E. or Professional Engineer in Control Systems Engineering (preferred).
• ISA or TUV certification in Functional Safety (preferred).

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