Controls & Automation Engineer

** What You'll Be Doing*
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* Job Summary:

** Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments. This position can operate as the technical lead or team member on any given project. This work will be performed under general supervision.

** Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:*
* + Familiarity with and utilize department standards and policies.

+ Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

+ Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

+ Providing on-site assistance during startup.

+ Providing technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel in the department.

+ Coordinating work activities with other staff members and C&A Office Leaders.

+ Producing estimate level automation system architecture designs and bill of material generation suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

+ Producing control system installation specifications.

+ Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the most simple, efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.

+ Producing estimate level preliminary designs and equipment lists suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

+ Designing control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.

+ Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.

+ Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes which have been identified.

+ Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for Controls & Automation input.

+ Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

+ Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data and retrieve existing control system configuration.

+ Applying knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.

+ Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.

+ Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of control system and HMI programming.

+ Understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.

+ Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

** Ideal Background*
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* Education:

** Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university is required.

** Registration:
** Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.

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* Experience:

** This position requires a minimum 3 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering.

** Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*
* + Experience in the design, implementation, testing/FAT/SAT, deployment/installation, and startup/commissioning for automation projects.

+ Ability to understand and implement the current version of ISA S88 programming standards.

+ Ability to understand and implement the current version of IEC 61131 programming languages and standards.

+ Ability to understand and implement the current version of OSHA  Management of Change.

+ Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment.

+ Ability to create accurate controls hardware installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.

+ Ability to develop equipment specifications for medium-sized projects involving PLC's, HMI's, DCS's, SIS's, plant information management systems (PIMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial networks, etc.

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Experience with two or more of the following systems (DCS, PLC, HMI, or SIS) OR Extensive knowledge of at least one of the following systems:

- DCS - Honeywell TDC
2000/TDC
3000 - Honeywell Experion - Emerson Delta

V - Yokogawa Centum 3000 - Yokogawa Centum VP - ABB 800xA - Siemens PCS 7 - Foxboro - PLC - Allen Bradley Control Logix - Allen Bradley PLC 5 - Allen Bradley SLC 500 - Allen Bradley Micro Logix - Allen Bradley Compact Logix - Siemens S7-400 - Siemens S7-300 - Siemens S7-1200 - Siemens S7-1500 - Modicon PLC's - GE PLC's - HMI - Rockwell Automation Factory Talk View SE - Rockwell Automation Factory Talk View ME - Wonderware - GE iFix - SIS - Triconex - Yokogawa Pro Safe - Honeywell FSC and Safety Manager - Delta

V SIS - Rockwell AAdvance - Allen Bradley Guard Logix - HIMA - Triplex - Quadlog

+ Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project deliverables.

+ Ability to develop control system installation…