Control Engineer 4

M.C. Dean, Inc•Suwanee, GA

About The Position

Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems. They are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Control engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.

Requirements

Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
Experience in computer networks
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms: o Siemens (SIMATIC) o Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred) o Schneider Electric (Modicon) o Tridium Niagara Framework o ABB (AC500, AC800M) o Omron o KMC Controls o Johnson Controls Metasys o Honeywell WEBS o Johnson Control FX o Siemens Desigo/Apogee o Distech Controls o Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories o GE Intelligent Platforms
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms: o AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform o Ignition by Inductive Automation o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) o Siemens WinCC o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital o VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited o AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience within the electric utilities sector.
A minimum of 5 years specializing in solution architecture.
Demonstrated proficiency with at least 5 years of direct involvement in real-time grid management, covering ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and EMS systems.
Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following vendor software systems: Aspentech (including Aspen Energy Analyzer, Aspen Utilities Planner, Aspen GDOT, Aspen One Engineering Suite, Aspen Plus, OSI Monarch), Siemens Spectrum Power, ABB MicroSCADA, General Electric PowerOn, General Electric Grid Solutions (formerly GE Grid Solutions), General Electric Vernova, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, OSIsoft PI System, Honeywell SCADA, Oracle Utilities Network Management System, Eaton CYME Grid Analysis, PcVue, Inductive Ignition, or similar product.
Demonstrated capacity to think creatively and analytically when resolving challenges.
Demonstrated achievement in fostering a collaborative team environment.
Strong inclination towards working within an information systems setting.
Exceptional leadership qualities, coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills, and adept interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
Internal/External Comment Resolution
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Evaluation and pricing of change orders
Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff