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Valar Atomics

EI Engineer

Valar Atomics, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250

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Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to support the design, installation, and maintenance of power and control systems in our plant. The E&I Engineer will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation of electrical distribution equipment, instrumentation loops, and control systems, while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

Develop and review

single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, and I/O lists .

Specify, size, and select

cables, conduit, control panels, junction boxes, instruments, and protective devices .

Ensure proper grounding, shielding, and segregation of power and control wiring.

Prepare and review

technical specifications, datasheets, and equipment requisitions .

Project Execution

Support

installation, testing, and commissioning

of electrical and instrumentation systems.

Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to ensure correct implementation of drawings and standards.

Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to power, instrumentation, or control systems.

Interface with

automation engineers

to ensure seamless integration with PLCs/DCS/SCADA systems.

Operations & Maintenance

Provide ongoing support for the operation of

motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, transmitters, analyzers, and control valves .

Develop and execute

maintenance procedures, calibration plans, and reliability improvements .

Ensure documentation (as-built drawings, test reports, loop checks) is accurate and up to date.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with

NEC/IEC, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA

and company-specific standards.

Contribute to

hazard and operability (HAZOP), SIL/LOPA, and risk assessments .

Champion safe work practices for electrical and instrumentation activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Electrical Engineering

, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.

3–8 years

of relevant experience in process plants (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical, or related industries).

Strong knowledge of

low-voltage power distribution, instrumentation systems, PLC/DCS control, and industrial communication protocols .

Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, or similar).

Familiarity with

control philosophies, loop tuning, and process safety systems

is an advantage.

Key Skills

Strong understanding of

electrical and control system design .

Ability to read and develop

P &IDs, wiring diagrams, and control narratives .

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Typical Deliverables

Single-line diagrams and load lists.

Cable/conduit routing layouts.

Instrument loop diagrams and termination drawings.

Panel wiring diagrams and I/O schedules.

Equipment datasheets and technical specifications.

Commissioning procedures and test reports.