Controls & Automation Engineer III

Hargrove and Associates • Atlanta, AL

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About The Position

The Controls & Automation Engineer III is responsible for performing all aspects of the design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments. The engineer may serve as a technical lead or team member on projects and works under general supervision. The role includes developing control-system designs and specifications, contributing to estimates and schedules, coordinating with other disciplines and office leaders, reviewing vendor and construction documents, and providing field and startup support. The position also involves applying advanced engineering techniques to complex designs, assessing control-system and HMI programming progress and quality, and providing technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel.

The role requires relevant industrial controls and automation engineering experience and a bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering. Professional Engineer registration is highly preferred. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering.
• Experience designing, implementing, testing (FAT/SAT), deploying or installing, and starting up or commissioning automation projects.
• Ability to understand and implement current ISA S88 programming standards.
• Ability to understand and implement current IEC 61131 programming languages and standards.
• Ability to understand and implement OSHA 1910.119 Management of Change.
• Familiarity with equipment specifications and installation details.
• Ability to create accurate controls hardware installation documents using vendor equipment drawings.
• Ability to develop equipment specifications for medium-sized projects involving PLCs, HMIs, DCSs, SISs, PIMS, MES, and industrial networks.
• Experience with at least two of DCS, PLC, HMI, or SIS systems, or extensive knowledge of at least one listed system.
• Listed DCS systems include Honeywell TDC2000/TDC3000 and Experion; Emerson DeltaV; Yokogawa Centum 3000 and Centum VP; ABB 800xA; Siemens PCS 7; and Foxboro.
• Listed PLC systems include Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5, SLC 500, MicroLogix, and CompactLogix; Siemens S7-400, S7-300, S7-1200, and S7-1500; Modicon PLCs; and GE PLCs.
• Listed HMI systems include Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE and ME, Wonderware, and GE iFix.
• Listed SIS systems include Triconex, Yokogawa ProSafe, Honeywell FSC and Safety Manager, DeltaV SIS, Rockwell AAdvance, Allen Bradley GuardLogix, HIMA, Triplex, and Quadlog.
• Knowledge of schedule constraints and information requirements for producing project deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate assigned task completion and develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets.
• Ability to understand and apply company engineering design standards.
• Knowledge and application of TCP/IP networking protocols, network media, and equipment, including managed switches and routers.
• Knowledge and application of instrument field buses, including sizing, installation, and operation.
• Familiarity with asset management concepts and systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot field I/O problems using a multimeter, software problems, and networking problems using common and advanced isolation techniques.
• Knowledge and application of at least one of Microsoft Windows Client, Microsoft Server Operating Systems, UNIX, Linux, or VMS in support of control-system installation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Broad knowledge of industrial networking.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.
• Experience with command-line computer interfaces.
• Experience with Windows Domains and Windows Active Directory.
• Experience creating, using, and deploying virtual machines.
• Experience with network security.
• Knowledge of Modbus protocols, both serial and TCP.
• Knowledge of Ethernet and LAN/WAN systems, such as Cisco switches and routers.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Use department standards and policies and become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project team.
• Recognize and promptly communicate scope and design changes, and advise the senior engineer about identified changes.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup and perform fieldwork to gather data and retrieve existing control-system configuration.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel and coordinate work with staff members and Controls & Automation Office Leaders.
• Produce estimate-level automation system architecture designs and bills of material, preliminary designs, and equipment lists.
• Produce control-system installation specifications and develop equipment specifications for projects.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
• Design maintainable control systems that meet client expectations.
• Coordinate with design leaders in other disciplines to support timely project completion.
• Review vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines for Controls & Automation input.
• Review fabrication drawings and construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Apply discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques to the engineering, design, and construction of process and manufacturing projects.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
• Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of control-system and HMI programming.
• Develop small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
• Develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets for small Controls & Automation projects or areas of larger projects.
• Read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, and instrument loop sheets.
• Troubleshoot field I/O, software, and networking problems using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Install and configure control-system vendor software on various platforms.
• Lead a small team to deliver on commitments and present Hargrove Controls & Automation services.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including personal paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Matching retirement contributions and a 401(k) plan.
• Other benefits for eligible Teammates.

What This Job Offers

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