Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our Orlando, FL or Atlanta, GA  office.   

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

Working as a Lead I&C Engineer, perform all work as required to produce complete I&C design packages for a well-defined power plant including:

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and others to define and monitor project scope.


• Effectively supervise multiple engineers and designers on a daily basis; monitor and manage engineering and project budgets related to the I&C effort on a project.


• Plan work schedules of team members to meet project schedules.


• Provide assistance in instrument selection for P&ID development.


• Provide I&C engineering calculations using approved procedures, software, and company formats.


• Assist in control system engineering functions such as HMI graphics design, control logic development, communications link development and system configuration.


• Utilizing instrumentation design software, catalog instrumentation information and develop instrument data sheets.


• Develop project specific I&C equipment specifications based on project scope documents. Generate bid tab evaluations and purchase requisitions for specified equipment.


• Review vendor drawings for correctness and contract requirements.  Implement said information into I&C design documents.


• Coordinate major I&C vendors and function as primary Company liaison. Requires working knowledge of contracts and purchase orders.


• Check work of other members of the Engineering / Design Team.


• Provide training to Engineers, Designers and Drafters as required.


• Support Business Development and/or the Vice President of Engineering in cost estimating for new projects.


• Provide onsite project instrumentation and controls support to Construction and Start Up personnel.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited recognized institution.


• Ten or more years of municipal water/wastewater treatment or water infrastructure engineering experience or equivalent.


• Professional Engineering License required.


• Control system engineering experience – SCADA systems Distributed Control System (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience preferred.


• General knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.


• Familiarity with telecommunication system design a plus.


• Should have an experience with control valve and flow meter sizing and specification.


• Shall have a familiarity with codes associated with the I&C discipline (NEC, ASME, NFPA, ISA, etc.).


• Shall have experience with I&C related design software packages.


• Should have a basic understanding of other discipline requirements, project flow and construction methodology including scheduling, productivity, subcontracts, etc...


• Capable of working with a multidiscipline team of engineers and designers in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, whilst achieving objectives.


• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office.


• Previous experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation, Revit, and/or AutoCAD software packages is preferred.


• Proactive in obtaining needed information and support to complete work on time.


• Flexible in balancing workload and priorities across multiple projects.


• Desire to build strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary


• Flexible work schedules


• Group Insurance


• PTO plus two Floating Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)


• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals


• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. 

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.