Control Systems Senior Engineer I

Description

• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Leads the design of industrial facility control system hardware. Prepares control system documents such as lists, reports, specifications, test documents, and datasheets.
• May conduct project site startup activities including process control loop checkout and troubleshooting, network performance testing and troubleshooting, and acceptance testing.
• Travel will be required to project sites to support start-up of controls systems.
• Interacts with PM, client, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Solicits and reviews bids for all manner of control systems equipment and services for industrial facility FEED and EPC stages.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work.
• Utilizes and updates template specifications and documents to prepare deliverables.
• Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Serves as discipline lead on projects, and manages the discipline work to achieve schedule, budget, scope, and quality objectives.
• Designs and conducts experiments and analysis and interprets data.
• Receives general direction on key objectives.
• Manages the preparation of and checks entire control system drawing and specification packages for the construction of large industrial facilities.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Leads the design of facility control systems architecture.
• Coordinates tasks with engineers, designers, and administrative staff.
• Routinely prepares progress and status updates for discipline work.

Requirements

• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Expert proficiency with a variety of programming techniques (Ladder logic, Function Block, Structured Text, etc.)
• Functional knowledge of various communications protocols (Ethernet IP, Control Net, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
• Acquires general knowledge of principles, practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Fundamental understanding and experience designing and commissioning closed-loop control systems.
• Working knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive setup, programming, and troubleshooting (AB Powerflex in particular)
• Functional experience with equivalent Automation tools by Schneider, Siemens, GE and Wonderware is a plus.
• Deep understanding of PFD’s and P&ID’s.
• Fundamental understanding of basic signal analysis and digital filtering techniques
• 6+ years related engineering experience.
• Expert proficiency with Rockwell Automation tools (Factory Talk View, Studio 5000, Historian, etc.)
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines.
• Proficiency in ISA standards and PLC programming.
• BS in Engineering required; MS degree preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• Significant experience designing, programming, and commissioning process control systems including PLC, HMI, DCS, and historian systems.
• Experience working within a computer aided engineering (CAE) platform is preferred.
• Exhibits excellent listening, oral and written skills; ability to prepare and make project related presentations to clients is desirable.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Demonstrable success in the detailed design of industrial process facility control system architectures, control systems, control panels, networks, software, and field wiring is required.
• Experience preparing FEED study deliverables and cost estimates is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is desirable.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for tracking progress against budget, scope, and schedule.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance