Control System Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Control Systems Engineer opportunity in Johnson City, TN
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The Control Systems Engineer will support a large-scale industrial construction project by designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for a greenfield process. This role requires extensive experience in Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI development for heavy industrial environments and strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

• System Design & Development:
  Develop control system architectures and industrial network layouts.
• Programming:
  Develop, test, and implement code for Allen-Bradley Control Logix/Guard Logix (1756) PLCs using Studio 5000.
• Safety Systems:
  Design and implement safety-related control systems using Guard Logix platforms in accordance with functional safety requirements.
• HMI Development:
  Specify, configure, and implement Factory Talk View SE/ME HMI applications for monitoring and control of process systems.
• Networking:
  Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks including Ether Net/IP and Modbus RTU over RS-485, and OPC-based integrations.
• Modeling & Simulation:
  Utilize simulation software to test and validate system behavior and performance prior to implementation.
• Integration & Commissioning:
  Integrate and commission third-party equipment including Fire Alarm Systems, Burner Management Systems (BMS), Heat Trace Controllers, and vendor-supplied HMIs.
• Documentation:
  Develop control narratives and interlock narratives in collaboration with Process Engineering.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination:
  Work closely with electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, civil, structural, and process engineers to ensure integrated system design.
• Design Support:
  Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings.
• Field Support:
  Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and assist with installation issues during design, construction, and start-up.
• Commissioning:
  Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Configuration Management:
  Maintain accurate documentation and revision control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Standards:
  Create internal company PLC standards and best practices.
• Ensure control systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable industry standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred, will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI design and development in an industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards and electrical codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working on large-scale industrial construction or EPC projects.
• Experience supporting field construction or commissioning activities.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations.

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