Controls Engineer

About the job Controls Engineer Job Summary:The Controls Engineer is a key contributor responsible for managing controls engineering projects involving control system design, DCS/PLC programming, control panel design, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance. This role requires technical expertise, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment, interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.Responsibilities:DCS/PLC Control System Design:Design, develop, and implement DCS/PLC control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet process requirements.Ensure compliance with local or government agency design/implementation codes.Control Panel and System Design Standards:Apply knowledge of control panel and system design standards and code practices for local or government agencies.Document Development:Develop documents detailing control configuration and design, including Theory/Description of operation and system implementation/acceptance test plans.System Design Calculations/Analysis:Perform system design calculations/analysis such as short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction/cancellation, power consumption, load flow, protective relay/circuit design, and safety system implementation (SIL rating).Hazard Analysis and Mitigation:Analyze system design for hazard analysis development and mitigation.AutoCAD Schematics:Develop schematics of control system configuration, wiring, network layout, and equipment panel layouts using AutoCAD.Start-Up Assistance:Assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems.Develop system documentation.Project Leadership:Act as technical lead on projects, guiding lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors.Act as Project Manager on smaller projects ($50k to $250k), including development and execution of implementation plans, assigning work, developing schedules, and overseeing purchasing and subcontractor requirements.Qualifications:Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (Directly related experience may be substituted for a degree).Experience: 5+ years in Ethernet-based control systems, safety systems, instrumentation, components, logic programming, and DCS programming (e.g., DeltaV, Experion, 800xA).Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, knowledge of contract documents and specifications, ability to collect field data, perform system design functions, planning, customer-focused, timely decision-making, informing, organizing, priority setting, problem-solving.Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office environments.Travel:Ability to travel up to 35%.Physical Demands of Position:Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.