Automation and Controls Engineer

Trane Italia•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$84,740 - $118,860•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation and Controls Engineer is a member of the technical staff responsible for designing and implementing control systems for automated TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) plants, CHP, mission-critical, and district cooling plants. The role includes reviewing specifications; developing design documents; selecting components to meet process and client requirements; configuring PLCs and other intelligent control devices; conducting design reviews; and coordinating with engineering disciplines, clients, and fabrication personnel to support system production, installation, and commissioning. The position works from the Jacksonville, Florida main office or the Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing plant and is not approved for remote or telecommuting work. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; employees work onsite Monday through Thursday and may choose their work location on Fridays according to the posting’s flexible-location guidance. Most work takes place in an office, with regular trips to the fabrication shop and job sites potentially required. Travel is anticipated to be up to 30%, including local day travel and extended sitework. The role is safety-sensitive and may require additional drug screening. A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a relevant discipline is required, along with over four years of experience in controls for the HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems industry. The position offers an annual base salary range of $84,740 to $118,860 and a competitive benefits package.

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 with 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 Electric Code.
Knowledge of three-phase power and electrical circuits.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Technical capacity and problem-solving/analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Process engineering experience.
Knowledge of CAD software; AutoCAD is preferred.
Certifications for Rockwell products and other relevant applications.
Membership or accreditation in IEEE, ISA, or another relevant group, or awards in 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 applications.
Configure network interfaces for devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, chillers, and MCCs.
Conduct preliminary in-house testing and onsite 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 in-network preventive care covered at 100%.
Health Savings Account with company contributions.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid life insurance and 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 plan.
Benefits available from day one, including health insurance and wellness programs.
Family-building benefits, including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.