Project Engineer

Prime Controls•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at Prime Controls, you will design control system details and instrumentation configurations and prepare for and support implementation, testing, documentation, and training. You will work with project managers, estimators, customers, engineering firms, general contractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal teams to assess projects, develop proposals, coordinate schedules and resources, and deliver commitments. The role includes understanding customer objectives, documenting control system functionality, developing or reviewing project documentation, and serving as the technical lead on projects ranging from small to large.

Requirements

Four years of industrial controls experience in control system engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering, or construction.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related bachelor's discipline; a related technical college degree or equivalent industrial controls experience is also accepted.
Four years of PLC programming experience.
Four years of experience with Construction Life Safety Systems and/or Hazardous Production Monitoring.
Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems.
Proficiency supporting project scheduling and installation sequencing.
Familiarity with BIM coordination and constructability review.
Proficiency with RFI and submittal development.
Near-term ability to support up to 50% project-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Six years of controls experience in control system engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering, or construction.
PE certification.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk software.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and submit proposals.
Coordinate with engineering firms, general contractors, customers, vendors, inspectors, and internal team members to manage schedules and resources and deliver commitments.
Read and interpret diagrams and documentation and communicate with customers to understand their objectives and preferences.
Work with customers and stakeholders to define and document control system functionality.
Develop or review bills of materials (BOMs), I/O lists, and control panel requirements.
Serve as the project technical lead for small to large projects.
Coordinate with installation team management to ensure technicians follow documented processes.
Troubleshoot startup problems arising from incorrect drawings, changes in customer requirements, inaccurate instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues.
Diagnose and resolve software and hardware interface issues.
Interface with manufacturers and vendors of hardware and application products.