Control Engineer

Position: Control Engineer 3
Overview Controls Engineers 3 are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery and processes. Controls Engineers work in various industries including industrial controls, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, and transportation systems. They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customer's complex needs.

The position will require strong estimating, takeoff, requirements analysis and scope defintion capabilities and process definition.  Background in Building Automation and Controls is preferred Responsibilities Design / Engineering Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.

Narrative Design Documents Requirements Analysis Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs

Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing o Internal/External Comment Resolution Programming Lead  programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.

Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.

Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning Author testing / commissioning procedures

Preparation of test reports

Originates test procedures

Commissioning of deployed systems

Development of test fixtures and simulation devices

Perform Factory and Field Testing Maintenance Perform  troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.

Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

Managerial Responsibilities Estimates Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.

Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.

Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.

Evaluation and pricing of change orders

Personnel Management Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers

Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff Qualifications Field  Experience Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans

Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration

Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems

Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools

Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software Experience in computer networks

Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)Requirements Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.

Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms:

Siemens (SIMATIC)
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
Schneider Electric (Modicon)
Tridium Niagara FrameworkABB (AC500, AC800M)
OmronKMC Controls Johnson Controls Metasys Honeywell WEBSJohnson Control FXSiemens Desigo/Apogee Distech Controls Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesGE Intelligent Platforms Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms:

AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform Ignition by Inductive AutomationGE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
Siemens WinCCRockwell Automation Factory Talk ViewAVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect…