Instrument Engineer

# What You'll Be Doing#LI-sH1# Hargrove Culture We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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* Job Summary:

** Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments. This position can operate as the technical lead or team member on any given project. This work will be performed under general supervision.
*** This position is based in Kingsport, TN and requires onsite presence.
****** Relocation assistance in the form of a one‐time relocation bonus of up to $5,000 less applicable taxes may be offered for eligible candidates. To qualify, the candidate’s primary residence must be located more than 75 miles from the Kingsport, TN client site.
***** Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Familiarity with and utilize department standards and policies.
* Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
* Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
* Providing on-site assistance during startup.
* Providing technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel in the department.
* Coordinating work activities with other staff members and C&A Office Leaders.
* Producing estimate level automation system architecture designs and bill of material generation suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
* Producing control system installation specifications.
* Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the most simple, efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
* Producing estimate level preliminary designs and equipment lists suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
* Designing control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
* Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
* Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes which have been identified.
* Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for Controls & Automation input.
* Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
* Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data and retrieve existing control system configuration.
* Applying knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.
* Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
* Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of control system and HMI programming.
* Understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.
* Developing small work sharing packages for…