Automation & Controls Engineer

Verus Associates Nevada LLC•Sparks, NV

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vers is looking for a self-motivated, organized and results-driven Controls Engineer to join our collaborative team. Our clients are important to us, and we are seeking someone who enjoys a good challenge, is accountable, well-organized, and takes pride in meeting deadlines and milestones. The ideal candidate for this position has experience developing and programming various control systems. The candidate must be able to implement control strategies, design control panels, specify instrumentation, and program common PLC/HMI packages. The candidate must be comfortable working in both office and field environments. The position requires some travel domestically and internationally. This position reports directly to the General Manager. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will fit in with our existing team – someone who is authentic, personable, trustworthy, who has a good sense of humour, approachable, and humble.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university or equivalent experience
5+ years’ applicable experience
Experience successfully leveraging technology
Track record of success with documented results
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Batch process experience
PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE)
Motion (Rockwell Kinetix) and Robot (Fanuc) programming
HMI Programming (Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE)
Software Development (C#, VB.NET, SQL, JavaScript)
Knowledge of computer configuration and networking
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Self-motivated, energetic individual with a can-do attitude
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications
Design control panels and specify components
Develop system specifications and sequence of operations based on client requirements
Perform system commissioning and field support functions
Work with discipline leads, PMs and other team members to manage and run programming efforts for the project.
Prioritize and set deadlines, while also being adaptable and flexible to changing needs.
Commission control system programming
Conduct effective design review meetings and interface regularly with clients regarding scope of work, deliverable requirements and project status.
Able to promote and market programming scope to new and existing clients
Mentor junior controls engineers.
Able to generate and maintain full project life cycle documentation.