Controls Engineer - Amusement Park​/Theme Parks​/Rides

Position: Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides
Location:

Orlando, FL Job Code: 296450 Posted:
Mar 10, 2025

Description:

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides for our client in the Engineering Solutions domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration:
Full-time

Location:

Orlando, FL

Salary: $100,000-$120,000/Annually

Role:
Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides

Primary

Skills:

Engineering

Role

Description:

The Controls Engineer must have 5+ years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical System Design:

* Lead the design process for electrical and control systems, starting from concept to full system design, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

* Design electrical/control components using AutoCAD or similar drafting software, ensuring system integration across project disciplines.

* Collaborate with facility design teams to optimize panel locations, minimize voltage drop, and design efficient system hardware layouts.

System Integration &

Risk Management:

* Provide input for system integration across various project disciplines, ensuring seamless collaboration with mechanical, structural, and other engineering teams.

* Manage vendor scopes, ensuring that safety, functionality, and contract requirements are met.

* Conduct project technical risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risks and ensure project success.

* Design redundant systems and mitigations to improve safety, reliability, and system uptime.

Control System Design & Safety Critical Components:

* Design and analyze safety-critical parts within control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.

* Implement systems for complex motion integration from automated systems, including ride system designs for attractions involving guest safety.

* Develop detailed control system documentation, including description of operation, system design specifications, panel assembly drawings, network layout, test plans, and maintenance/job plans.

System Calculations & Analysis:

* Perform necessary design calculations and analysis, including short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction, load flow, power consumption, protective relay/circuit design, and ground fault monitoring.

* Implement and design safety systems with knowledge of SIL/PL ratings (preferred).

* Conduct analysis on protective relays and circuit designs to ensure compliance and system safety.

Project Support & Commissioning:

* Support the installation and commissioning process, including working off shifts as needed during project installation phases.

* Collaborate with the installation team to ensure the systems are implemented correctly and safely.

* Oversee system testing and ensure all safety protocols are followed during start-up and commissioning.

Job Requirements:

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related electrical engineering experience.)

Experience:

* 5+ years of experience in electrical/control systems design and integration, covering the majority of the responsibilities listed above.

* Preferred experience in ASTM standards, the attractions industry, and safety engineering practices.

* Experience working with major industrial manufacturers' hardware/software (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).

* Experience with Ethernet-based distributed remote I/O systems is a plus.

Key

Competencies:

* Knowledge of contract documents and specifications, with the ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.

* Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively.

* Ability to design and implement systems that meet customer requirements while adhering to industry safety standards.

* Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment, interfacing effectively with engineers, designers, and drafters.

Skills:

* Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office environments.

* Expertise in using AutoCAD (or similar drafting software) for system design.

* Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively interact with project teams, vendors, and clients.

Other Requirements:

* Ability to travel up to 30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of projects).

* Physical demands include vision (color perception), hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment.

* Must be comfortable working in varied environments, including standard office settings, on-site project locations, and industrial/construction environments.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with…