Automation / Controls Engineer

Verus Associates, Inc•San Diego, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verus is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and results-driven Controls Engineer to join our collaborative team. Someone who is passionate about solving complex problems alongside our clients. 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. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will fit in with our existing team – someone who is authentic, personable, trustworthy, and who has a good sense of humor, approachable, and humble.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited university or equivalent experience
15+ years’ applicable experience
Experience successfully leveraging technology
Track record of success with documented results
PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE)
HMI Programming (Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE)
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

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 the 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.