Parsons Corporation
Lead Instrumentation and Controls Designer - Remote Position
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Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) designer responsible for SPI administration, instrumentation database setup/configuration, 2D/3D I&C design, interdisciplinary coordination, template/report configuration, and mentoring junior designers to deliver complex I&C systems and documentation.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Designer - I&C to join our team! In this role you will get to be technical point of contact for project I&C design activities, the InTools SmartPlant (SPI) Administrator, and perform I&C highly-technical and complex design assignments, generally utilizing either 2D or 3D CAD methods.
What You'll Be Doing:
- InTools SmartPlant (SPI) Administrator.
- Performs proper instrument database setup and configuration of instrumentation databases for all on-going projects and future projects.
- Manages SPI database for proper data flow between I&C design deliverables.
- Configures SPI reporting and document / drawing templates to produce proper I&C document and drawing deliverables.
- Completes I&C Design Activities for complete systems and components of a project.
- Assignments involve design elements for which there may be no clearly established precedents and require anticipation of problems at the outset in order to provide appropriate solutions.
- Performs front-end layout and design of complex systems and equipment applicable to I&C.
- Performs interdisciplinary reviews and provides coordination of data to ensure a compatible design.
- Understands and applies commonly used company and industry design standards and methods.
- May assist in the establishment or revision of guidelines and standards.
- Collaborates with Engineers and other engineering disciplines to ensure quality of design.
- Assists in training lower-level Designers in various procedures.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Associate’s degree 2-year technical degree (or equivalent) and 15+ years related experience or bachelor’s degree and 13+ years related experience or 17+ years related experience with GED or high school diploma.
- Demonstrated experience in a Lead I&C Designer role
- InTools SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) experience as an Administrator.
- Proficiency utilizing 2D and 3D modeling and drawing tools.
- Advanced computer skills, including report development and database management.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in I&C.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Parsons Corporation Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
10 S Rverside Plz Ste 400, Chicago, Illinois, 60606, United States, Chicago, United States, 60606
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