Senior Controls Engineer - Milwaukee

Overview

Logical Systems LLC (LSI), a leading provider of engineering and project management services since 1985, is seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineer to join our team in the Milwaukee area. LSI is expanding with offices across the U.S. and international locations in Canada and China. The company has been recognized as a Top Workplace in multiple regions, and offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where contributions make an impact.

Job Summary:
Senior Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and design automation systems that control processes or machines in the desired manner. The engineer applies knowledge of instrumentation, control valves, motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets user needs with effective design.

• High integrity
• Commitment to surpassing client expectations
• Desire for continual challenge and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead a controls engineering team effectively

Reports to: Operations Director

Responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:

• Interface with customers to develop User Requirements documentation
• Lead project teams to execute the controls hardware and/or software scope
• Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements
• Perform initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project
• Mark-up 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 DCS and PLCs and/or oversee program development done by others
• HMI development and SCADA configuration
• Historian configuration
• Develop testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of new programs or changes
• Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
• Oversee electrical controls construction at the client site and provide technical support to the construction effort
• Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document results
• Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
• Travel to client sites as required

Required Experience / Abilities

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

Ideal Experience

• 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role
• At least 5 years’ experience with one or more platforms:
  • Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC
    500, Micro Logix, Control Logix
  • Siemens S7, PCS7
  • Emerson Delta
    
    V, Ovation, Provox
  • Novatech D/3
  • Honeywell Experion
  • Foxboro I/A
• HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more platforms:
  • Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
  • Inductive Automation
  • Wonderware
  • Siemens
  • iFix
  • Iconics
• Historian and/or data analytics experience with platforms:
  • OSIsoft PI
  • PTC Thingworx
  • Inductive Automation Ignition
  • Aspentech
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Siemens
  • Wonderware
• Experience in selection, specification, and installation design of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems
• Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with ability to locate solutions to code questions
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• 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 & Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging
• Team leadership and client relations experience

Benefits include healthcare and related insurance options, wellness benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off. Specifics may vary by position, location, and eligibility.

Senior Control Systems Engineer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company-paid Life and AD&D
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Short-Term Disability (Supplemental)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Supplemental)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401K and Roth 401K with Company Match/Profit Sharing
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Involvement

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