Automation Engineer V

Salas O'Brien•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of electrical, lighting, and special systems for new and existing facilities. This role leads project execution from concept through permitting and construction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, interfaces directly with clients, and supports business growth through technical excellence and project delivery. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of professionals who bring our commitments to life every day. The Process & Manufacturing division serves clients across multiple industrial markets. Our multidisciplinary team delivers integrated solutions that address complex challenges while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (typically Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Mechanical)
Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
Minimum 5 years of industrial controls design and implementation experience.
Strong knowledge of industrial Automation and Control.
Ability to understand and develop Automation specification documents, system architecture drawings, control platform specifications, and project schedules.
Proficient with computer applications Microsoft Office products and DCS/PLC software platforms.
Proficient in modular coding practices and multiple code libraries
Proficient coordinate software design with internal and external project team.
Ability to lead site software installation, checkout, testing, and customer service including interfacing with customer
Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering exam and on track to obtain Professional Engineer License within two years.
Familiar with IT and Automation standards, including ISA-S88, ISA-S95 and IEC 62443

Responsibilities

Develop engineering scope documentation, schedules, and effort-hour estimates.
Lead client presentations both internal and external, design reviews, and project progress meetings.
Coordinate requirements, capabilities and schedules with process, instrumentation, electrical and IT disciplines, and equipment suppliers.
Lead engineering and design activities from conception through implementation, testing, installation, commissioning and project closeout.
Perform internal review of documents and code packages before issuance.
Maintain and forecast project costs, schedules, and documentation while ensuring project records are accurately maintained for permanent files.
Develop system architecture, requirements, test plans and commissioning schedules together with external stakeholders.
Use capabilities, tools and other resources to cost effectively deliver code to meet full requirements.
Effectively setup and critically evaluate code prior to site installation.
Perform installation and qualification of project code in a high-pressure, high-change customer site environment.
Maintain existing client relationships and support future opportunities.