Automation Controls Technical Designer

Overview

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking an Automation Controls Technical Designer who will perform numerous Controls Engineering-related tasks, including but not limited to assisting with the assessment, development, installation, implementation, commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance of custom control systems in heavy industrial or manufacturing facilities.

• Innovative Culture:
  Contribute creative insights and be part of a team that challenges the status quo and pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work closely with diverse teammates to deliver exceptional results and enjoy the journey together.
• Exciting Projects:
  Work on projects that shape the future of the A/E/C industry, including cutting-edge designs and sustainable construction practices.
• Professional Growth:
  Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance skills and advance your career in a supportive environment.
• Perform automated controls design tasks including understanding, use, and development of automation/control logic, PLC programs, HMI graphics, electrical schematics, P&’s, and wiring diagrams.
• Design and program industrial control systems (ICS) with PLCs, remote I/O systems, RTUs, and HMI components.
• Collaborate with project teams to design, develop, manufacture, install, and deliver integrated automation controls solutions.
• Assist with management of mechanical aspects of projects in coordination with project managers to meet budgets, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Provide check-out, testing, commissioning, start-up, and calibration of controls systems at customer sites, coordinating with commissioning services as appropriate.
• Provide assessments, troubleshooting, maintenance, redesign, and end-user training to help clients achieve equipment utilization and operational goals.
• Recommend equipment operational parameters, technical specifications, calibration requirements, and spare parts recommendations.
• Prepare, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures for automated equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and Clark Nexsen’s quality control policies and procedures.
• Perform construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing as-builts, as directed.
• Work with, respond to, and take direction from project managers, PICs, Operations Directors, and Senior Management.
• May act as a lead or first-level supervisor when necessary.
• Ability to travel is required.

• Perform design services including Conceptual Studies, Process flow diagrams, P&IDs, instrument selection, and Control Panel Design with minimal direction.
• Coordinate and commission all aspects of industrial controls design and installation as requested by the Design Manager or Project Engineer.
• Develop project schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents.
• Comply with quality control policies and procedures.
• Provide support services during the bidding process.
• Perform construction phase services on-site, including representing the firm, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing as-builts as directed.
• Work with, respond to, and take direction from senior engineers and project managers.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills.
• Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services.
• Perform work with a high degree of latitude and handle complex issues with expert knowledge.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring.
• Perform work under minimal supervision, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Be dedicated to professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm.

• A high school diploma or GED and 7-18 years of project experience in the design and installation,…