Automation And Controls Engineer

Overview

Talascend is currently seeking an Automation And Controls Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Kansas City, Missouri
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Overview

The Automation & Controls Engineer executes Automation and Controls Engineering design activities for minor to major scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects in various industries. Responsible for executing automation and controls deliverables for projects in the front end, detailed design, construction, and start-up phases.

• Execute automation and controls deliverables for projects in the front end, detailed design, construction, and start-up phases.
• Develop software design deliverables including PLC and HMI programming design deliverables.
• Commission and start-up design deliverables.
• Develop controls design deliverables including instrument/device list, I/O list, controls narratives, control panel and controls hardware design.
• Develop electrical design deliverables including 480
  
  VAC and below equipment and motor power design.
• Track vendor progression and lead the Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Review P&IDs and work with process engineers to define controls scope.
• Perform quality reviews of project design submittals.
• Interface directly with construction personnel in development of contracts and execution of work.
• Lead and guide less experienced team members.
• Coordinate with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues.
• Develop and submit discipline change notices as needed to the project management team.

• Bachelor Degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3+ years electrical engineering experience.
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years electrical engineering experience.

• EPC project and Automation & Controls experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects.
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable design standards covering Automation & Controls Design/Engineering such as NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, ISA/IEC 61511, ISO
  13849, UL508A.
• Experienced with variety of control and safety systems (PLC, SCADA, SIS, BMS, DCS).
• Experience in Rockwell and Siemens PLC platform.
• Experience in GE, Modicon, Opto
  22, Mitsubishi, and Triconex PLC platforms a plus.
• SCADA experience with Factory Talk and Wonderware local and distributed systems.
• MES Design and Implementation Experience a plus.
• Machine safety risk assessment and required PL design compliance to ISO
  13849 is a plus.
• Process safety SIF/SIS design compliance to ISA/IEC 61511 is a plus.

Travel about 30% to job sites to survey and support installations and startups.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.