Automation & Controls Engineer III

TAI Engineering•Owings Mills, MD

51d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Join TAI's Electrical and Controls Engineering Group as an Engineer III and take the lead in detailed electrical and process controls design for diverse projects. You'll drive work across the full project lifecycle, from conceptual design and cost estimation to construction administration and system commissioning, while ensuring compliance with industry codes and coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in automation control systems to make a significant impact. About TAI: TAI has been a leading multidisciplinary firm for over 35 years, providing expert engineering, management, and technical services to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mission critical markets. With over 300 skilled professionals, 16 different divisions, and 6 offices across the US, TAI offers sole-source solutions for complex projects, built on long-term client partnerships and a culture that attracts top talent. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of Seven (7) years of controls design experience.
Ability to communicate with customers to gather critical information.
Working Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70).
Effectively manage multiple ongoing project and tasks.
Assure compliance with company and client CAD standards.
Capable of performing field surveys in order to document existing conditions.
Review construction packages from designers for company and department standards.
Capable of specifying, designing, programming and maintaining automation control systems for industrial, power, oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage facilities with significant expertise in at least one of the core industries served by TAI
Capable of specifying both digital and analog instrumentation (Level, Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Analytical - pH, LEL, O2, CO, CO2, etc.) and integrate to construction and panel drawing sets.
Capable of specifying Electrical Component and Field Devices (combination starters, VFD's, MCC's, pushbuttons/selector switches, heat trace, etc.)
Capable of designing, reviewing and approving Electrical Construction Drawing sets including but not limited to instrument location plan, conduit block and network architecture drawings
Capable of designing, reviewing and approving PLC control panel and motor control panel drawings
Capable of with specification and programming of controls systems including Rockwell family of processors and HMI's, ability to program new applications and modify existing applications with ample annotation for future reference
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Modbus, Profibus and other industrial communication protocols
Working knowledge of and ability to specify control systems for use in hazardous area locations as identified by NFPA 70
Working knowledge of ISA standards and ability to interpret and contribute to development of P&ID
Working knowledge of and ability to design robust safety circuits and specify components of varying industry requirements
Working knowledge of NFPA 79
Rockwell RSLogix 5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, FactoryTalk View SE & ME, RSlinx, Siemens PLC, Iconics Genesis 64, Design S
Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
AutoCAD (ability to open drawings, navigate, edit text, and print)
Masterspec

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer licensure is preferred
Experience programming Wonderware, IFix, Maple, Delta V, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, Mitsubishi and Koyo is a plus
Experience programming SCADA and SQL is a plus

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and performing detailed electrical and controls design and support management of engineering activities.
Responsible for process controls design of multiple projects of varying complexity.
Research applicable industry standards, prepare engineering studies, analysis of systems, preliminary and detailed engineering designs.
Develop engineering specifications and project cost estimates.
Review work of project design team, check progress of work and alert managers to change of scope and additional services.
Coordinate most aspects of project document completion.
Direct CAD designers for the preparation of construction drawings.
Interpret and apply applicable codes.
Independently work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to codes is required.
Coordinate project design with other engineering disciplines.

Benefits

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
PTO and Paid Holidays
Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!
401(k)with employer match
The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
The ability to balance your work and family activities.
Flexible work schedule
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.