Instrumentation And Automation Engineer

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise instrumentation, control, automation, and SCADA works for the STP.
• Review IFC drawings, specifications, control philosophies, instrument datasheets, and approved shop drawings.
• Review and approve instrumentation and automation material submittals and technical documents.
• Supervise installation of field instruments such as flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, DO, turbidity, chlorine, and other process instruments.
• Review and coordinate P&IDs, instrument index, I/O lists, cable schedules, and instrument location drawings.
• Supervise installation and termination of instrument cables, junction boxes, marshalling panels, and control panels.
• Coordinate instrumentation works with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and MEP disciplines.
• Review PLC, SCADA, HMI, RTU, and control system architecture and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor PLC and SCADA programming, configuration, graphics, alarms, trends, and communication interfaces.
• Review control logic, cause-and-effect diagrams, functional descriptions, and sequence of operations.
• Supervise installation and testing of actuated valves, control valves, motorized valves, and associated control equipment.
• Ensure proper calibration and configuration of all process instruments.

Testing, Commissioning and Handover

• Witness loop checking, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and signal verification.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of instrumentation and automation systems with the commissioning team.
• Verify communication between PLC, SCADA, MCCs, VFDs, analyzers, remote panels, and other plant systems.
• Review and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) where applicable.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with approved method statements, ITPs, and quality procedures.
• Inspect delivered instruments and equipment against approved material submittals and manufacturer requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, interface clashes, and discrepancies during construction.
• Raise and follow up Inspection Requests (IRs), Site Observations, and NCRs related to instrumentation and automation works.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and OEMs for installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning support.
• Monitor project progress and report instrumentation and automation status to the Resident Engineer/Project Manager.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Verify calibration certificates, test reports, inspection records, and commissioning documentation.

Documentation and Final Handover

• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, training records, and handover documents.
• Support final testing, commissioning, performance testing, and operational handover of the STP.
• Ensure all instrumentation and automation systems are fully functional and integrated before final handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of overall experience in instrumentation, control, automation, and SCADA systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in STP, WWTP, WTP, Pumping Stations, or similar utility infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of PLC, SCADA, HMI, RTU, MCC, VFD, analyzers, and process instrumentation systems.
• Strong knowledge of process instruments including flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, DO, turbidity, chlorine analyzers, and associated control systems.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, instrument index, I/O schedules, cable schedules, control philosophies, cause-and-effect matrices, and functional descriptions.
• Experience in FAT, SAT, loop checking, signal verification, and integrated system testing.
• Good understanding of wastewater treatment processes and plant automation requirements.
• Knowledge of international standards and best practices related to instrumentation and industrial automation systems.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers, OEMs, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent technical reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards, specifications, and authority requirements for infrastructure and utility projects is highly preferred.
• Professional certification or training in PLC, SCADA, automation systems, or instrumentation would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Instrumentation & Process Control Systems
• PLC, SCADA, HMI & RTU Systems
• Industrial Automation & Integration
• Testing & Commissioning Management
• Process Instrument Calibration
• FAT, SAT & Functional Testing
• Technical Submittal Review
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Interface Coordination
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Handover Management
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

Work Location Model

• Work Location Model: On-Site.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards

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