Controls Engineer II

Barry-Wehmiller • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

BW Design Group is seeking a Controls Engineer II or III to join its Control System Integration Practice. The role supports capital projects and delivers automation solutions for clients in manufacturing and other industrial environments. The engineer works independently and collaboratively with clients, project teams, technical specialists, leaders, and vendors to design, configure, test, commission, and start up integrated control systems. The position includes project management, field and site work, and communication with stakeholders. The company offers professional development resources and mentorship, including its First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

Requirements

• At least 3 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.
• Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA.
• Understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (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 generating reports and conducting group presentations.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% to 70%, including for project installation and start-up activities.
• A track record of proficiency in control systems and troubleshooting in high-intensity environments.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field; preferred but not required.
• More extensive experience may be considered for a higher-level role.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions and participate in project phases including design specifications, software configuration and testing, commissioning, and start-up of automated 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 deliverables to agreed schedules and scope.
• Manage site construction and installation.
• Manage site start-up support for integrated control systems.
• Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols and ensure successful system turnover to the customer.
• Travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed