Automation and Controls Designer

PNE•Tualatin, OR

170d•Onsite

About The Position

Taurus Power and Controls, a division of Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC, is seeking an Automation and Controls Designer. This role involves designing control systems, automating tasks, and fabricating control panels for industrial, municipal, and commercial customers. The company specializes in various aspects of construction, electrical work, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal, with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii, and job sites across the US. As an Automation and Controls Designer, you will apply your knowledge to assist in the development of industrial control panel designs, select instrumentation and controls components, and provide technical documentation to meet customer specifications. You will interface with the manufacturing team during construction and may assist with programming and testing of the final product. This role serves customers in the Industrial and Water/Wastewater Municipal markets.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of electrical systems and industrial control panel design.
Ability to read and understand P&IDs.
Understanding of PLC I/O schematics and relay logic.
Understanding of motor control / VFD circuits.
Experience with current versions of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
Acute attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Flexibility for prioritizing multiple tasks.
Ability to work both alone and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical degree in Automation, Electrical Systems, or similar related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of automation and controls design.
Programming experience with PLC Platforms: Allen Bradley, Siemens, SQ D, GE.
Programming experience with HMI/SCADA Platforms: Allen Bradley, Aveva, Ignition.
Programming experience with VFDs: Allen Bradley, ABB, Yaskawa, Eaton.
Familiarity with communication networks (Ethernet, Modbus, etc.).
Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry.

Responsibilities

Consult with engineering management and project management teams for clear understanding of assignments.
Review and interpret contract specifications & drawings to comprehend project scopes.
Select suitable part numbers for components to meet integration requirements.
Develop control panel Bill of Materials (BOM).
Create instrumentation schedules compliant with specifications.
Collaborate with the CAD department on control panel layout design, thermal requirements, and electrical/control schematics.
Conduct thorough reviews of CAD drawing sets, submittals, and O&Ms (Operation and Maintenance manuals).
Produce various technical documents including instrument data sheets, instrument calibration sheets, control panel test forms for FAT (factory acceptance testing), ORT (operational readiness testing), and PAT (performance acceptance testing).
Draft RFIs (Requests for Information) and change orders as needed.
Provide technical assistance during panel construction, responding to inquiries from the shop floor.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision options with low premiums for employees and eligible dependents
Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.
Specialty RX programs.
Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, Accident and short-term Disability Plans
Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)
Telehealth by Teladoc.
401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Trainings and Certifications
Paid Time Off
Paid Holiday for qualifying employees
Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees
Annual company events
Safety Incentives