Automation Projects Engineer Level II or Level III (Sr)

Caltrol•Livermore, CA

15d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Why you'll love working for Caltrol: Caltrol is recognized as a leading provider of automation, including process control solutions, valves, instrumentation, and reliability. Caltrol takes great pride in the quality of our employees, products, and services we represent. Caltrol is an employee-owned company headquartered in Las Vegas with offices across 4 states (CA, AZ, HI) and one outside the U.S. As an owner, you will be part of an essential and meaningful organization. You’ll find the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions with prospects for career growth and satisfaction. You will work in a team-driven culture with talented managers and inspiring coworkers to support you. What you'll be doing: Architect and lead the implementation of Process Automation System (PAS) projects for continuous and batch applications. Analyze customer project requirements and develop detailed scope of work. Work with customers to influence long-term automation plans and strategies, identify potential projects, and explain automation platforms, products, and service capabilities within a framework of financial justification. Work with customers to develop project methodologies that will enhance their standards. Work with customers’ process engineers to develop functional requirements. Lead project teams responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control strategies including operational graphics. Plan, coordinate, and review the work of a project team. Participate in or lead the start-up of complex systems at the customer’s facility. Understand the project scope and financials; identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management. Act as a liaison between the internal project team, internal management, and the customer. Proactively develop customer relationships; anticipate and provide solutions to customer’s needs giving high priority to customer satisfaction. Support project estimation. Act as a mentor for individuals within the engineering organization. What we are looking for: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience 7+ years of relevant work experience including project delivery. Comfortable leading technical interactions with customers. In-depth experience integrating field instrumentation for industrial applications Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States and an acceptable driving record. Prior experience in the Life Sciences industry with knowledge/familiarity of FDA regulations and compliance standards. Experience with Emerson’s DeltaV distributed control systems and other Process Control Platforms. Prior work experience with Emerson or its Impact / Business Partners is a plus! Experience with S95 and S88 project concepts and methodologies. Experience with field instrumentation used in industrial environments.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant work experience including project delivery.
Comfortable leading technical interactions with customers.
In-depth experience integrating field instrumentation for industrial applications
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States and an acceptable driving record.
Prior experience in the Life Sciences industry with knowledge/familiarity of FDA regulations and compliance standards.
Experience with Emerson’s DeltaV distributed control systems and other Process Control Platforms.
Experience with S95 and S88 project concepts and methodologies.
Experience with field instrumentation used in industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience with Emerson or its Impact / Business Partners is a plus!
Experience with various process control systems including DCS, PLC and SCADA.
Experience with industry specific process control terminologies and standards.
Experience with food & beverage, mining, or oil and gas a plus!

Responsibilities

Architect and lead the implementation of Process Automation System (PAS) projects for continuous and batch applications.
Analyze customer project requirements and develop detailed scope of work.
Work with customers to influence long-term automation plans and strategies, identify potential projects, and explain automation platforms, products, and service capabilities within a framework of financial justification.
Work with customers to develop project methodologies that will enhance their standards.
Work with customers’ process engineers to develop functional requirements.
Lead project teams responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control strategies including operational graphics.
Plan, coordinate, and review the work of a project team.
Participate in or lead the start-up of complex systems at the customer’s facility.
Understand the project scope and financials; identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management.
Act as a liaison between the internal project team, internal management, and the customer.
Proactively develop customer relationships; anticipate and provide solutions to customer’s needs giving high priority to customer satisfaction.
Support project estimation.
Act as a mentor for individuals within the engineering organization.

Benefits

A hybrid work schedule
A work culture that's not just inclusive, but downright celebratory of diversity
Generous base salary + Quarterly Profit Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) opportunities
Unlimited Flexible time-off
Medical, Dental, Vision – all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA
Comprehensive supplementary benefits with a dedicated benefits concierge service
24/7 virtual physical access – free, and unlimited, for benefit eligible employees
Wellness Benefits including gym and on-demand fitness discounts
401(k) with employer match - because your future is just as important as your present
Employee Assistance Programs
Company paid life insurance and buy up options
Company paid Short-Term Disability insurance
Pet discount program
Student loan repayment match program
Tuition/education reimbursement
Professional development opportunities because we believe in investing in greatness.