Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – Velia Multi Services, Orlando, FL

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr

• Controls Engineer position open in Orlando, FL.
• Responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large scale projects.
• Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.

• Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi‑disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control/system components based on project requirements, including design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred).
• Provide input and system modification as needed for system integration with other project disciplines; interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layout.
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied.
• Ensure design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards.
• Knowledge of analyzing system design for hazard analysis development and mitigation.
• Design and analysis for safety critical parts within a control system; designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability.
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems.
• Develop documents of system configuration and design:
  Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans.
• Perform system design calculations/analysis:
  Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction/cancellation, power consumption, load flow, protective relay/circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL/PL rating knowledge preferred).
• Design, develop, and implement DCS/PLC control system (logic software) to meet process requirements and understand client design standards for software system.
• Understand control system components and instrumentation to properly design software interface/control to achieve system functionality.
• Provide documents detailing control/software configuration and design:
  Theory/Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, Software design plan, Detailed software implementation/description, system implementation/acceptance test plans.
• Knowledge of design, troubleshooting, and code implementation for programming languages:
  Ladder logic (required), C++, Visual Basic (preferred), and Structured Text (required).
• Perform processor loading calculations, scan time analysis, I/O response timing analysis, control system network delays analysis, and program task/code block priorities/timing management/interface.
• Design code that is efficient while maintaining a minimalist implementation to assist future modifications and client understanding; provide documentation/tools for program understanding and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose control system issues during troubleshooting to determine root cause (trending, system analysis, test logic, etc.).
• Minimize secondary faults from occurring within logic by programming smart diagnostics that can determine root cause and minimize further effects.
• Assist with initial start‑up and debug of integrated systems and development of system documentation.
• Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing.
• Act as technical lead on projects and may guide lower‑level engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred.
• Capable of working off shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project.

• Must be organized,…