Automation Engineer

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical and automation systems for utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• power drawings
• fault diagnosis
• control programming
• thermography
• preventive maintenance
• electrical infrastructure

Tasks

-Prepare technical documentation for internal teams and regulatory agencies. -Maintain and update single-line diagrams and power distribution drawings. -Diagnose issues on the floor involving gauges, meters, panels, and integrated electrical/automation systems. -Program and troubleshoot control systems for utilities: purified water, chilled water, steam, and compressed air. -Conduct thermographic studies and analyze heat data for preventive maintenance. -Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems during scheduled shutdowns, including July 4th. -Collaborate with the automation team on Allen-Bradley VFDs, PLCs, and Wonderware-based BMS. -Own and maintain electrical infrastructure from utility intake through MCC distribution. -Troubleshoot and specify transformers, switchgear, and power systems for new equipment.

Requirements

• pe license
• wonderware
• aveva
• skm
• allen-bradley
• medium voltage

What You Bring

-PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred. -Familiarity with Wonderware or AVEVA platforms. -Proficiency with SKM software for arc flash and electrical studies. -Experience integrating building automation systems (BAS/BMS) with utility controls. -Strong familiarity with medium voltage systems (13.2 kV). -Strong cross-functional communication with facilities, automation, and utilities teams. -Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) and control systems for utility infrastructure. -5–7 years of experience in industrial electrical and automation systems. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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