Automation and Controls Engineer/Project Manager

Overview

Design, manage, and implement automation/control systems for municipal/industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ul certification
• automation management
• as-built docs
• submittals
• design review
• procurement

Tasks

-Responsible for maintaining UL certifications -You will regularly interface with clients and multidisciplinary project team members -You will prepare project bids and construction estimates -Responsible for procurement and inventory services -Review instrument installation details -Oversee the management and integration of automation projects throughout the entire project life cycle -Prepare as built and record documents at project completion -You will serve as I&C engineer and project manager for projects ranging from minor control system upgrades to major new system designs and installations within the municipal and industrial client spaces -Prepare project submittals, O&M Manuals, Testing and Commissioning plans -You will be responsible for the review of design documents including the following: -Shop level drawings for control panel designs

Requirements

• scada
• autocad
• revit
• pe
• ms project
• nist

What You Bring

-You will have the ability to travel to client locations as projects assignments require approximately 40% of your time -Must be able to work independently and to coordinate with team members in other offices -OSHA Safety training preferred -SCADA System architecture -Experience with ISA standards and recommended practices is preferred -Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required -Project Management experience leading a project team, managing workload, reviewing project budgets, and scheduling is required -Previous experience with procurement processes and inventory management is preferred -Must have strong troubleshooting skills and capable of supporting system installation activities on a project site. -Be physically capable of lifting 40lbs -A licensed professional engineer (PE), or ability to attain licensure, in at least one of the mid-Atlantic states is preferred -Detailed (OT) and (IT) Network Architectures and Riser Diagrams -Experience designing water and/or wastewater process control systems is preferred -A strong technical background with five to ten years of hands-on experience designing and building instrumentation and control systems in a system integrator role is required -Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project is required -Familiar with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework design requirements is a plus -A four-year degree in a technical or engineering related field is required, electrical or controls engineering is preferred -Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit BIM, and MS Office suite is required

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Benefits

-Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions. -You will have the ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

About Gft

-Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms. -Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets. -Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors. -Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings. -An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-gft requires successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.