Automation Engineer

Stantec • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Automation Project Engineer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Designer/Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to design team on completion of duties.

Requirements

• Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC)/industrial controls or (DDC) Direct Digital Controls.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.
• Knowledgeable of accepted design and construction concepts, practices and procedures.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e., CAD and Revit).
• Exhibits effective communication skills to communicate the scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and co-workers.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field required, or similar experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in engineering design and consulting for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
• Works in conjunction with senior project designer/engineers to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in the proposal.
• Follows the quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
• Perform duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows: Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Fully understands and advises clients of company’s service offerings.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops understanding of company’s accounting and project management systems.
• Participate in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level