Hardware Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-14
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description
The controls engineer will support modernization projects of existing controls systems and design of new controls systems for power generation plants. 80% of their day-to-day will be centered around back-office engineering and design tasks, and the remaining 20% will be on-site factory acceptance testing and assisting personnel with installation and commissioning. Daily responsibilities include:
- Utilizing AutoCAD Electrical to create loop drawings and design control cabinets
- Develop I/O list and conduct I/O channel allocation
- Equipment selection and specification
- Conducting head load calculations
- Support assembly center with cabinet manufacturing
- Develop construction work packages
- How to install
- How to interface with existing cabinets
- Field wiring for cabinets
- Participating in design review meetings with customers and project team
- Assisting field team with site install
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- Engineering degree (preferably in electrical or computer engineering – either associates or bachelor’s degrees are acceptable)
- 3-6 years of relevant controls experience
- Knowledge of DCS (distributed control system), PLC hardware, and I/O list (input/output)
- Knowledge of digital and analog circuit design
- Strong desire and willingness to learn
- Knowledge of EPLAN software
- Knowledge of Siemens S7 hardware platform or Siemens T3000 DCS
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