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Control Engineer 5
The role of Controls Engineers is crucial in designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used for monitoring and controlling systems, machinery, and processes across various industries. This includes industrial controls, water/wastewater, power controls and protection, and transportation systems. Working on state-of-the-art federal and commercial facilities, the successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in Controls Systems engineering, automation, and specifications development across multiple platforms.
Overview
Control Engineer 5
The role of Controls Engineers is crucial in designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used for monitoring and controlling systems, machinery, and processes across various industries. This includes industrial controls, water/wastewater, power controls and protection, and transportation systems. Working on state-of-the-art federal and commercial facilities, the successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in Controls Systems engineering, automation, and specifications development across multiple platforms.
This position is responsible for performing designing, testing, startup, and commissioning of SCADA control systems consisting of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, and relays. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects.
Design/Engineering
Responsibilities include:
- A background in generator controls is strongly preferred for this role. Candidates should have experience in control systems, automation, and SCADA systems. Additionally, a strong understanding of technologies like SEL Relays, IEC61850, RTAC, PLC, and control systems in data centers or microgrids is preferred.
- Originate design documents for both large and small projects.
- Develop narrative design documents, conduct requirements analysis, and create system functional documentation.
- Design subsystems, including CAD/panels/layouts/wiring/SCADA screens/hardware/communications.
- Prepare specifications and perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
- Lead programming/configuration efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
- Author test plans and procedures, lead/supervise testing activities.
- Conduct testing and commissioning of deployed systems.
- Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
- Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
- Lead proposal efforts for medium to large projects, conducting research and providing cost estimates.
- Actively follow emerging technical trends and contribute to sector leadership.
- Assign technical tasks to engineers and administrative staff, and coordinate with entry-level engineers.
- Read electrical and control schematics and plans.
- Control system startup, configuration, and calibration.
- Testing and troubleshooting of control systems.
- Use basic electrical and machinist hand tools.
- Utilize testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software.
- Experience in computer networks.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD/EPLAN).
- Familiarity with schedule management software.
- Competence in standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
- Preferred but not required: certifications in one or more PLC/Automation Platforms (Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.) and/or one or more SCADA platforms (Wonderware, Iconics, Ignition, etc.).
- Preferred but not required: licenses/certifications include Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), and Professional Engineer (PE) in a relevant field.
- 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Abilities
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.
- Sitting for extended periods.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Finger dexterity for manipulating objects, like using a keyboard.
- Ability to listen, understand, and communicate information effectively.
- Read and understand information presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems for sensible solutions.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
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