Senior Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Review and develop system specifications and drawing packages to meet project needs.
• Conduct factory testing as required to validate designs.
• Provide ongoing support through construction and commissioning, including installation, wiring, checkout, and qualification activities.
• Possibly lead a team of engineers to meet overall schedule requirements and ensure high quality outcomes.
• Prepare scope-of-work definitions and hour estimates during proposals; manage projects of varying sizes from start to finish.
• Engage in PLC or DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, network design, or IT/OT equipment work as appropriate.
• Design 480 VAC systems, including motor branch circuits, power distribution, MCCs, and electrical equipment specifications; handle hazardous area design per Class I Div. 1 and Div. 2 requirements.
• Specify, wire, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation; develop control system schematics and equipment panel layouts; guide technicians in drawing production.
• Apply NEC and related codes; perform site checks and start-ups of electrical and control systems at customer locations.
• Produce final record documentation and deliver customer training on the system.
• Work on electrical and control system integration projects across multiple industries, including life sciences.
• Operate with independence across multiple concurrent projects; may assumeTechnical Lead or Project Manager responsibilities, including budgeting, scheduling, and scope management.
• Manage purchasing and subcontractor activities; develop cost estimates and propose change orders as contracts evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience. Interest in pursuing a PE license will be supported.
• 10 years of relevant experience with capabilities in:
  • Electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control panel specifications for materials and labor
  • Electrical schematics design, including 480 VAC power distribution
  • Installation, checkout, and commissioning of electrical and control systems
  • Knowledge of NEC and local codes, including hazardous areas
  • Construction, installation support, documentation, and testing aligned with specifications and customer requirements
  • Documentation and organization of projects using CAD, Excel, and Visual Manufacturing
  • Review of fabricator drawings and external documentation; development of cost estimates for controls
  • Monitoring progress to deliver within budget and schedule
  • Experience in Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil and Gas, or Mining
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work with teams, subcontractors, and clients
• PLC programming experience preferred; AutoCAD experience desired
• Professional references (subordinate, peer, and manager)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Technologies

• PLC programming, DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming
• AutoCAD, CAD, Excel, Visual Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Physical Demands of Position

• Seeing and color perception, hearing and clear speech
• Dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, mounting/dismounting equipment
• Ability to push and pull as required by equipment layout and installations

Working Environment

Standard office settings and on site in customer facilities, including diverse industrial environments with hazardous area classifications. Occasional use of computers, printers, and office equipment is expected.