Senior Control Systems Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner.  The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design.
high integrity,
a willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations,
a desire for continual challenge and development,
excellent written and verbal communication skills, and
able to lead a controls engineering team.

Reports to:

Operations Director
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS  Responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:
Interface with customers to develop User Requirements documentation
Lead project teams to execute the controls hardware and/or software scope
Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements
Perform initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project
Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team
Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration
Historian configuration
Develop testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes
Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
Oversee electrical controls construction at the client’s site and verify that the system is being installed as designed – provide technical support to the construction effort
Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
Travel to the client’s site as required
Required Experience / Abilities
Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific/technical field
Ideal Experience
10 years of experience in a similar engineering role
At least 5 years’ experience with one or more of the following platforms:  Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC
500, Micro Logix, Control Logix
Siemens S7, PCS7
Emerson Delta

V, Ovation, Provox
Novatech D/3
Honeywell Experion
Foxboro I/A

HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms:  Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Inductive Automation
Wonderware
Siemens
iFix
Iconics

Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms:  OSIsoft PI
PTC Thingworx
Inductive Automation Ignition
Aspentech
Rockwell Automation
Siemens
Wonderware

Experience in the selection, specification, and installation design of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems
Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment
Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging
Team Leadership and Client Relations Experience

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