Electrical Controls Engineer - Atlanta, GA

Nexus Circular is the commercial leader in advanced recycling technology that converts landfill-bound plastics into circular feed stocks for the production of sustainable virgin plastics for packaging and other applications. Nexus Circular’s end‑to‑end solution is economically validated as demonstrated by consistent bulk sales of high quality, ISCC Plus circular feed stocks for virgin plastic production. Aligned with global partners who seek proven scalable solutions to meet ambitious plastic circularity goals, Nexus Circular is rapidly expanding its innovation footprint worldwide, moving decisively to address the complex challenges of plastics accumulation in the environment.

Nexus has built an outstanding culture. We are looking for people to contribute to a fast‑paced, environmentally committed business that is focused on growth and sustainability. We are very collaborative, transparent, data driven, value diverse perspectives and are looking for constructive initiatives and new ideas. We are looking for self‑starters and independent thinkers who work collaboratively in teams. Given the growth stage of Nexus, we are also looking for people who are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and executing those ideas to take Nexus to the next level.

Primary duties and responsibilities include researching, designing, and developing devices and components for process controls.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with the selection of Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Meters and other instruments used in Process Control.
• Specify both discrete, analog, and networked control solutions.
• Extensive knowledge and experience specifying of above devices passed on NEC hazardous area classification and known process temperatures. i.e. High temperature components (above 400
  
  C).
• Prepare specifications, design‑bid documentation. Review supplier designs against licensor requirements, code requirements, and customer requirements.
• Assist with the design and modification of new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.
• Assist in the development of instrumentation standards to ensure selection compliance across multiple facilities.
• Make recommendations for additional equipment as necessary.
• Participate in the review of Management of Changes, PHA Action Requests, Construction Information Requests, and Change Order Requests.
• Assist with local, state, and federal permitting applications.
• Assist I&c construction activities – identify deficiencies with respect to national standards and project specifications and add to punchlist. Inspect punch list rectification activities
• Witness I&c testing
• Assist with loop checking, documentation checking, plant commissioning and start‑up.
• Liaise with EPC and equipment suppliers.
• Potential to travel to other Nexus locations as required (~10%)

• AS or BS in Electrical Engineer, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ideally completed process and plant engineering training in a previous role:
• In‑depth knowledge/experience of National Electric Code with emphasis on Article 500
• Demonstrate knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511 & SIL levels)
• Demonstrate having worked with Management of Change system
• Hands‑on troubleshooting

• 5 plus years’ PLC programming and configuration experience, in a process environment, using automation products from Rockwell Software, Siemens, Codesys based equipment.
• Controls system design to the component level
• 5 plus years’ experience performing setup, testing and commissioning Instrumentation in a construction and process environment.
• 5 plus years' experience in configuring and testing communications using gateway devices that allow data exchange with multiple industrial protocols including Modbus, Profinet / Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus.

• Self‑starter with strong initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven, collaborative environment
• Have the skills needed to operate and maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes