Controls Engineer

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Design, install, and commission control systems for hoists, belts, and vertical conveyance

Key Responsibilities

  • plc programming
  • power distribution
  • control systems
  • system commissioning
  • design review
  • project management

Tasks

-Serve as Project Lead Engineer on mid-size and large projects. -Work with vendors to specify and procure components. -Develop PLC programs and HMI applications. -Design job site power distribution for tunnel boring machines, belt systems, and hoists. -Test and troubleshoot control systems at our on-site UL panel shop. -Review designs for fit, function, and accuracy. -Commission hoists, vertical belts, and skip loading systems on mine and heavy civil construction sites. -Design and implement control systems for electrically powered equipment, including hoists and vertical belts. -Manage multiple projects simultaneously, working with a team of engineers and designers. -Travel intermittently to project and customer sites for system commissioning. -Ensure all designs meet customer requirements and internal standards.

Requirements

  • electrical engineering
  • 3+ years
  • plc programming
  • hmi development
  • tia portal
  • project management

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. -Experience developing hoist control programs highly preferred. -Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. -Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical engineering. -Familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, PowerFlex drives, ABB ACS880 drives, and EasyPower software a plus (training available for the right candidate). -Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI application development preferred. -Additional beneficial skills include Autodesk Electrical or LT, Revit, Document Control, Hydraulic Systems, and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. -Willingness to travel as needed.

The Company

About Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.

-Excels in large-scale, complex projects, particularly in heavy civil, tunneling, and underground work. -Earning a reputation for delivering challenging projects across diverse sectors. -Playing a critical role in shaping the nation's built environment through projects like water treatment plants and energy infrastructure. -Handling landmark projects such as large-scale water resource systems and transportation infrastructure. -Adaptable to various sectors, from energy to infrastructure. -Committed to innovative construction techniques to meet modern demands.

Sector Specialisms

Heavy Civil

Underground Mine Development

Tunneling

Deep Shafts Construction

Railroads

Highways

Subways

Rapid Transit Systems

Water Supply Facilities

Wastewater Transport Facilities

Coal Mining

Salt Mining

Copper Mining

Gold Mining

Hoisting Systems

Elevator Systems

Vertical Conveyance Systems

Special Construction

Steel and Metal Work

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Wood and Plastic Construction

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be eligible to work in the united states without visa sponsorship now or in the future.