Controls & Integration Engineer III, Electrical

CPG Beyond•Dallas, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Controls Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, equipment and processes across various industries, including building management systems, power system automation, and protection systems. They are technical experts in advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems, utilizing these skills to design and implement solutions for complex customer needs. This specific position requires expertise in power chain monitoring and control systems within Data Centers and/or mission-critical environments, with experience in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and field device configuration (gateways, PLC, Meters, Relays, SCADA/HMI software). Experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and configuration/programming of field controllers is also beneficial.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5-7 years field experience, OR Associate degree in the electrical field and 10 years field experience, OR High school diploma and 15 years field experience.
5 years’ experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.
Experience in reading electrical and control schematics.
Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration.
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems.
Experience using basic electrical and hand tools.
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software.
Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software.
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Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies.
Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols.
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD).
Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6).
Proficiency in Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.).
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.

Nice To Haves

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Responsibilities

Generate design documents for SCADA/Automation projects, including narratives, requirements analysis, Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation, and Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications).
Review and comment on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects, including narratives, execution and design scope gap analysis, Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation for project compliance, and Subsystem Designs for project compliance.
Assist in reviewing project specifications.
Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing.
Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures.
Prepare test reports.
Originate test procedures.
Commission deployed systems.
Develop test equipment 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.
Assist senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation.
Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project.
Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
Assist senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors.
Assign tasks and coordinate with Technical Staff.
Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.