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The Senior Controls Engineer will play a crucial role in refining project scope and requirements, defining software and hardware architecture, and developing functional design specifications. This position involves configuring DCS, OPC, PLC, and SCADA components, reviewing control panel wiring diagrams, and conducting factory acceptance testing. The engineer will also assist in developing project P&IDs, operating procedures, training manuals, and participate in hazard reviews and safety evaluations. The role includes commissioning complete control systems and providing plant commissioning support, which entails travel to both domestic and international locations. Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Job Description
The Senior Controls Engineer will play a crucial role in refining project scope and requirements, defining software and hardware architecture, and developing functional design specifications. This position involves configuring DCS, OPC, PLC, and SCADA components, reviewing control panel wiring diagrams, and conducting factory acceptance testing. The engineer will also assist in developing project P&IDs, operating procedures, training manuals, and participate in hazard reviews and safety evaluations. The role includes commissioning complete control systems and providing plant commissioning support, which entails travel to both domestic and international locations.
Responsibilities
Communicate with project teams to refine project scope and requirements. Define software and hardware architecture requirements. Develop detailed functional design specifications. Configure DCS, OPC, PLC, and SCADA components. Review control panel wiring diagrams. Perform factory acceptance testing of hardware and software. Assist in the development of project P&IDs and operating procedures/training manuals. Participate in hazard review processes and other safety evaluations. Commission complete control systems. Provide plant commissioning support, including piping and flow sheet checking, performance tests, troubleshooting, validation, and plant start-up.
Essential Skills
7+ years of Controls Engineering experience for utility or industrial power plants. Proficiency in PLC programming, automation, Siemens control, HMI, and programming. Experience with Siemens PCS 7. Strong troubleshooting skills. Experience configuring SCADA and control panels. Ability to develop P&IDs and piping systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering majors with applicable experience. 5+ years of experience in new plant engineering, with an emphasis on plant operations, startups, and safety. Experience in air separation, specialty gases, or petrochemical industries is a plus. Substantial experience with Siemens PCS7 System. Experience with HA hardware and Profinet is a plus. Experience with Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, Yokogawa, ABB, or Honeywell is advantageous. Skilled in DCS, PLC, and HMI programming. Experience interfacing various control systems to OPC Server applications. Knowledge of general-purpose OPC Server applications from Matrikon or OSI PI is desirable. Experience integrating control systems with MES, Data Historians, ERP, and other data systems. Primary responsibility for delivering plant control systems on time. Working knowledge of electrical design and panel design. Working knowledge of process instrumentation and instrument application. Experience specifying and ordering control system components.
Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic and growth-oriented, with a department team that relies on a single department manager. The role involves some interaction with an internal project group manager but no direct communication with overseas clients. The office aims to double its size within two years, fostering an open culture where employees can take on as much work as they desire. Benefits include 12 holidays, 2 weeks of PTO, medical, vision, dental, and a 401k plan. The company is a leader in technology and innovation, with projects focusing on producing oxygen for medical and steel-making purposes, as well as nitrogen, argon, and other rare gases used in high-tech industries.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bedminster,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level
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Senior Controls Engineer
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Actalent 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Controls Engineer
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Actalent Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
The Senior Controls Engineer will play a crucial role in refining project scope and requirements, defining software and hardware architecture, and developing functional design specifications. This position involves configuring DCS, OPC, PLC, and SCADA components, reviewing control panel wiring diagrams, and conducting factory acceptance testing. The engineer will also assist in developing project P&IDs, operating procedures, training manuals, and participate in hazard reviews and safety evaluations. The role includes commissioning complete control systems and providing plant commissioning support, which entails travel to both domestic and international locations. Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Job Description
The Senior Controls Engineer will play a crucial role in refining project scope and requirements, defining software and hardware architecture, and developing functional design specifications. This position involves configuring DCS, OPC, PLC, and SCADA components, reviewing control panel wiring diagrams, and conducting factory acceptance testing. The engineer will also assist in developing project P&IDs, operating procedures, training manuals, and participate in hazard reviews and safety evaluations. The role includes commissioning complete control systems and providing plant commissioning support, which entails travel to both domestic and international locations.
Responsibilities
Communicate with project teams to refine project scope and requirements. Define software and hardware architecture requirements. Develop detailed functional design specifications. Configure DCS, OPC, PLC, and SCADA components. Review control panel wiring diagrams. Perform factory acceptance testing of hardware and software. Assist in the development of project P&IDs and operating procedures/training manuals. Participate in hazard review processes and other safety evaluations. Commission complete control systems. Provide plant commissioning support, including piping and flow sheet checking, performance tests, troubleshooting, validation, and plant start-up.
Essential Skills
7+ years of Controls Engineering experience for utility or industrial power plants. Proficiency in PLC programming, automation, Siemens control, HMI, and programming. Experience with Siemens PCS 7. Strong troubleshooting skills. Experience configuring SCADA and control panels. Ability to develop P&IDs and piping systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering majors with applicable experience. 5+ years of experience in new plant engineering, with an emphasis on plant operations, startups, and safety. Experience in air separation, specialty gases, or petrochemical industries is a plus. Substantial experience with Siemens PCS7 System. Experience with HA hardware and Profinet is a plus. Experience with Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, Yokogawa, ABB, or Honeywell is advantageous. Skilled in DCS, PLC, and HMI programming. Experience interfacing various control systems to OPC Server applications. Knowledge of general-purpose OPC Server applications from Matrikon or OSI PI is desirable. Experience integrating control systems with MES, Data Historians, ERP, and other data systems. Primary responsibility for delivering plant control systems on time. Working knowledge of electrical design and panel design. Working knowledge of process instrumentation and instrument application. Experience specifying and ordering control system components.
Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic and growth-oriented, with a department team that relies on a single department manager. The role involves some interaction with an internal project group manager but no direct communication with overseas clients. The office aims to double its size within two years, fostering an open culture where employees can take on as much work as they desire. Benefits include 12 holidays, 2 weeks of PTO, medical, vision, dental, and a 401k plan. The company is a leader in technology and innovation, with projects focusing on producing oxygen for medical and steel-making purposes, as well as nitrogen, argon, and other rare gases used in high-tech industries.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bedminster,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Actalent by 2x Get notified about new Senior Control Engineer jobs in
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