Senior Automation Controls Engineer

ARM EnerTech Associates, LLC•Mechanicsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ARM EnerTech Associates, LLC (AETA) is seeking a self-driven and experienced Sr. Automation Specialist / Electrical Engineer who has a strong business acumen and embodies an ownership mentality. As a Sr. Automation Specialist / Electrical Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientist, project managers, CAD designers, and other staff to service our Northeast US based clients’ needs. This role will establish client relationships, define client needs, develop winning strategies, prepare proposals, and manage the development, design and permitting of a wide range of projects related to automation, control systems, and control panel design. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, resourceful, well-organized, and a cooperative producer and manager that is able to meet project goals, schedules, and budgets.

Requirements

10+ years’ expertise in industrial control systems, PLC/PAC programming, HMIs, VFDs, and SCADA systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD or equivalent engineering software.
A self-starter possessing strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
Comfortable working around energized power distribution equipment and related control systems.
Requires travel to job sites including overnight stays to provide on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, customer support and training.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact with clients and team members effectively.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Experience in Siemens and Allen-Bradley automation components.
Knowledge of UL508A Control Panel design and standards.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the development, design, and execution of multiple projects simultaneously.
Develop project scopes, objectives, proposals, and budgets while effectively communicating with key stakeholders.
Oversee project schedules, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage resources to ensure timely completion within budget.
Responsible and accountable for projects including design of industrial controls systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and motor drives.
Prepare, review, and update design drawings using AutoCAD.
Support and lead on-site Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system startup, and training functions related to PLC & HMI hardware and programming.
Manage projects budgets to ensure they are delivered on time and under budget.
Collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables on projects and obtain further knowledge and experiences.
Effectively communicate with key stake holders including project manager, project engineers, and other members of the project team.
Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature, develop solutions, and seek guidance when needed.
Communicate and interface with clients and vendors.
Writing technical documentation such as: Functional Descriptions, Functional Specifications, Test Documents, Reports, etc.
Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge-sharing within the team.