Controls Engineer

About the job Controls Engineer
About Us:
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The Job: Controls Engineer
Salary range: Between 111k to 135k depending on level of experience and expertise.
Benefits Of the Role:

• 100% employee-owned company with 40+ years of industry history
• A Systems Integrator Giant.
• ENR top 500 firm!
• Highly competitive pay and benefits package!
• Find home in a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning and other career growth opportunities!

Role Description:
This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large-scale projects. Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware / software / network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.
Responsibilities :

• Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control components based on project requirements.
• Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
• Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layout
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied
• Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards
• Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation
• Design and analysis for safety-critical parts within a control system
• Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
• Able to perform the following system design calculations/analysis: Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction/cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay/circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL/PL rating knowledge is preferred)
• Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
• Capable of working off shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support projectExperience working with hardware/software from one of the major industrial manufacturers (i.e. Allen-Bradly, Siemens, etc.).
• Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving.
• Experience with ethernet-based distributed remote I/O systems.
• Able to collaborate across teams and work flexible shifts during installation and commissioning phases for project support.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Organized , technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.
2. Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering . (Bachelors degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to electrical engineering.)
3. 5+ years Experience . Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering.
4. Skills All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
5. Travel Ability to travel up to 30% worst case (10% worst case with last couple of years of projects).

Physical Demands of Position
Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
Working Conditions
Expected to be on client location 5 days a week, Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.
More About The Client:
This is one of the largest and most well-established (35+ years) engineering companies in the United States, with 30+ offices throughout the U.S. and 400+ professionals on staff. Employee owned, we are able to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions.
We invest in continuing education and world-class benefits which keep our staff motivated. We are recognized industry experts who reinforce that standard with ongoing training to remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions.
Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.