Control Systems Engineer

Reference: 169882

Location:

Greenville Type: CONTRACTOR Posted:
Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers.  They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.
   
   Position Summary
   The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of industrial control and automation systems for large‑scale capital projects. This role supports the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design and front‑end engineering through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and startup—while ensuring systems meet project, client, and regulatory requirements.
   
   The engineer works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and interfaces closely with clients, vendors, and construction teams to deliver robust, safe, and reliable control solutions.

Key Responsibilities
   Engineering & Design
   Develop control system architectures including DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, and networked control systems
   Prepare control philosophies, functional descriptions, cause & effect diagrams, and control narratives
   Design control system hardware including I/O, panels, marshalling, power distribution, and networks
   Develop and review instrumentation and control (I&C) drawings, loop diagrams, logic diagrams, and wiring details
   Support development of P&IDs, instrument indexes, and I/O lists
   Perform control system sizing, architecture selection, and redundancy analysis
   
   Automation & Software
   Develop and review PLC, DCS, and SCADA logic and configuration
   Support HMI graphics design and operator interface philosophy
   Coordinate FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
   Support system integration between control, safety, and auxiliary systems (e.g., packaged equipment)
   
   Safety & Compliance
   Support functional safety and process safety activities, including SIS and interlock design
   Participate in HAZOP, SIL determination, and risk assessment studies as required
   Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications (ISA, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, etc.)
   
   Execution & Field Support
   Support construction, installation, commissioning, and startup activities
   Resolve technical issues during fabrication, installation, and field execution
   Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and third‑party system integrators
   
   Project & Client Interface
   Collaborate with process, electrical, mechanical, and project engineering disciplines
   Interface directly with clients to clarify requirements and support technical reviews
   Support project schedules, cost estimates, and execution plans

Required Qualifications
   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or related discipline
   Experience in industrial control systems within EPC, industrial, or process industries
   Working knowledge of PLC and DCS platforms (e.g., Emerson, Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell, Yokogawa)

Experience with control system documentation and engineering deliverables
   Strong understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols
   Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, project‑based environment

Preferred Qualifications
   Experience supporting large capital projects in energy, chemicals, mining, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing
   Knowledge of functional safety systems and standards (IEC 61511 / 61508)