Automation and Controls Designer

GFT • Mechanicsburg, PA

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Automation and Controls Designer to join our Building and Places Group in Mechanicsburg, Pa. This role is onsite at our Mechanicsburg, PA office requiring regular attendance ( 5 days per week). What you’ll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Automation and Controls Designer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• A strong technical background with five to ten years of hands-on experience designing and building instrumentation and control systems in a system integrator role is required
• A degree in a technical or engineering related field is required, electrical or controls engineering is preferred
• Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit BIM, and MS Office suite is required
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project is required
• Must be able to work independently and to coordinate with team members in other offices
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and capable of supporting system installation activities on a project site.
• OSHA Safety training preferred
• Be physically capable of lifting 40lbs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing water and/or wastewater process control systems is preferred
• Previous experience with procurement processes and inventory management is preferred
• Experience with ISA standards and recommended practices is preferred
• Familiar with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework design requirements is a plus

Responsibilities

• You will regularly interface with clients and multidisciplinary project team members
• You will serve as I&C designer for projects ranging from minor control system upgrades to major new system designs and installations within the municipal and industrial client spaces
• You will be responsible for the review of design documents including the following:
• Shop level drawings for control panel designs
• Review instrument installation details
• Detailed (OT) and (IT) Network Architectures and Riser Diagrams
• SCADA System architecture
• Oversee the management and integration of automation projects throughout the entire project life cycle
• Prepare project submittals, O&M Manuals, Testing and Commissioning plans
• Prepare as built and record documents at project completion
• Responsible for maintaining UL certifications
• Responsible for procurement and inventory services
• You will prepare project bids and construction estimates
• You will have the ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs
• You will have the ability to travel to client locations as projects assignments require approximately 40% of your time

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level