Responsibilities
Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.
Design / Engineering
Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / HMI Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs
Programming
Programming / configuration of BMS head end or supervisor applications.
Graphics development for BMS head end or supervisor applications and touchscreen HMI's.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot BMS controllers.
Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Maintenance
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Managerial Responsibilities
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Qualifications
Field Experience
Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
Experience in computer networks
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Requirements
Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms:
Siemens (SIMATIC)
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
Schneider Electric (Modicon)
Tridium Niagara Framework
ABB (AC500, AC800M)
Omron
KMC Controls
Johnson Controls Metasys
Honeywell WEBS
Johnson Control FX
Siemens Desigo/Apogee
Distech Controls
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
GE Intelligent Platforms
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms:
AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
Ignition by Inductive Automation
GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
Siemens WinCC
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
Education / Experience
Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Pay Range
USD $90,640.00 - USD $113,300.00 /Yr.
Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.
Design / Engineering
Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / HMI Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs
Programming
Programming / configuration of BMS head end or supervisor applications.
Graphics development for BMS head end or supervisor applications and touchscreen HMI's.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot BMS controllers.
Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Maintenance
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Managerial Responsibilities
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Field Experience
Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
Experience in computer networks
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Requirements
Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms:
Siemens (SIMATIC)
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
Schneider Electric (Modicon)
Tridium Niagara Framework
ABB (AC500, AC800M)
Omron
KMC Controls
Johnson Controls Metasys
Honeywell WEBS
Johnson Control FX
Siemens Desigo/Apogee
Distech Controls
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
GE Intelligent Platforms
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms:
AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
Ignition by Inductive Automation
GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
Siemens WinCC
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
Education / Experience
Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
