Level Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner.

The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design.

Control Systems Engineers demonstrate:

• High integrity
• A willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations
• A desire for continual challenge and development, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reports To: Operations Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Roles and responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:

• Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements
• Participates in initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project
• Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team
• Design low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team
• Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration
• Historian configuration
• Execute testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes
• Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
• Oversee electrical controls construction at the client’s site and verify that the system is being installed as designed – provide technical support to the construction effort
• Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
• Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
• Travel to the client’s site as required

Required Experience

• Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field

Ideal Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role
• At least 3-5 years’ experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix
  • Siemens S7, PCS7
  • Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox
  • Novatech D/3
  • Honeywell Experion
  • Foxboro I/A
• HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
  • Inductive Automation
  • Wonderware
  • Siemens
  • iFix
  • Iconics
• Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • OSIsoft PI
  • PTC Thingworx
  • Inductive Automation Ignition
  • Aspentech
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Siemens
  • Wonderware
• Experience in the application of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems
• Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions
• Certified professional engineer
• Some experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
• Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment
• Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging