Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller • Atlanta, GA

24d

About The Position

As a Controls Engineer at Design Group, you will join the Control System Integration Practice and work with technical specialists, seasoned leaders, and clients to deliver automation and control system solutions for manufacturing environments. You will support capital projects individually and as part of a team, helping clients improve performance and achieve their goals. The work includes project design, software configuration and testing, commissioning, start-up, and system turnover, as well as project and site coordination.

Design Group describes itself as an industry-leading system integrator and offers opportunities to learn from experienced professionals. The company also describes a culture centered on mutual respect, integrity, professional development, and mentorship, including its First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources. The role may involve travel for project work, installation and start-up, meetings, training, and industry events.

Requirements

• At least three years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes or system integration in food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in control systems and troubleshooting, including experience working in high-intensity environments.
• Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA.
• Understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication, including UL508A.
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C).
• Understanding of engineering documentation, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
• Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including preparing reports and conducting group presentations.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up, client and company meetings, training, and industry events.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field (preferred).
• Siemens and Delta V programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions and participate in project phases including design specifications, software configuration and testing, commissioning, and start-up of manufacturing processes.
• Design automation control systems and prepare project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
• Diagnose automation problems.
• Interface with teams, clients, and vendors.
• Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications.
• Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
• Manage engineering projects and project deliverables to agreed schedules and scope.
• Manage site construction and installation.
• Support site start-up of integrated control systems.
• Validate and commission facility systems using established execution protocols and ensure successful system turnover to the customer.
• Work with clients and the team to support capital projects and implement solutions that improve client performance.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

What This Job Offers

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