Automation and Controls Engineer

Trane Technologies•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation and Controls Engineer designs and implements control systems for automated TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) plants, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, mission-critical plants, and district cooling plants. The work includes reviewing specifications; developing design documents; selecting components; configuring PLCs and other intelligent control devices; conducting design reviews; and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, clients, fabrication personnel, installers, and commissioning teams to support production, installation, and successful commissioning. The position is based at the Jacksonville, Florida main office or the Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing plant and is not approved for remote work. Most work takes place in an office, with regular trips to fabrication shops and job sites for startup, commissioning, and support. Travel of up to 30% is anticipated. The position is full-time, exempt, salaried, with work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It has no supervisory responsibility, although the engineer manages and directs the technical workload of controls designers. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and over four years of experience in controls for HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems. The annual base salary range is $84,740 to $118,860. The role is safety-sensitive and requires authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
Over four years of experience in the HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems controls industry.
Experience in control systems engineering or electrical engineering.
Experience with PLC programming logic, including Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens.
Experience with communication networking.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Experience with three-phase power and electrical circuits.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to travel up to 30%; local day travel and extended sitework may be required.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment during shop and job-site visits, including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and head protection.
Regularly able to sit; frequently walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, and talk or hear; occasionally stand; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Process engineering experience.
Knowledge of CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
Certifications for Rockwell products and other relevant applications.
Membership or accreditation in IEEE, ISA, or another relevant group, or awards from relevant industry groups.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the technical workload of controls designers.
Meet with clients and internal project teams to define applications and produce functional specification documents.
Select system controls components and generate bills of material for equipment procurement.
Configure custom PLC programs for real-time control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
Develop application programs to control automated equipment according to electrical and mechanical system designs and operational requirements.
Create application programs for Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
Configure network interfaces for devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, chillers, and MCCs.
Conduct preliminary in-house testing and onsite system acceptance testing at customer facilities.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, control panel fabricators, control system installers, and site commissioning personnel.
Provide technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, including specification reviews, device layouts, schematic and control panel design, communication architecture, and system costing data.
Provide customer training and support.
Travel to fabrication shops and job sites for startup, commissioning, and support as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options and 100% in-network preventive care coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage options.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage.
Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program.
Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases.
Voluntary legal services and pet insurance.
Competitive paid time off, including up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
Parental leave and volunteer leave options.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
Benefits begin on the first day for the employee and family.