Senior Automation Controls Engineer

ARM EnerTech Associates, LLC • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

ARM EnerTech Associates, LLC (AETA), a wholly owned subsidiary of ARM Group Enterprises Inc., is seeking a self-driven, experienced senior automation specialist/electrical engineer with strong business acumen and an ownership mentality. The role works with multidisciplinary engineers, scientists, project managers, CAD designers, and other staff to serve clients in the northeastern United States. It involves establishing client relationships, defining client needs, developing strategies and proposals, and managing the development, design, and permitting of projects involving automation, control systems, and control panel design. The successful candidate is expected to be motivated, resourceful, organized, and collaborative, and to deliver projects within their goals, schedules, and budgets.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of 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.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to work as a self-starter.
• Comfort working around energized power distribution equipment and related control systems.
• Willingness to travel to job sites, including overnight stays, for on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, customer support, and training.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for interacting effectively with clients and team members.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with 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, and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Oversee project schedules, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage resources to ensure timely, on-budget completion.
• Take responsibility for industrial controls system projects, including the design of 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 related to PLC and HMI hardware and programming.
• Manage project budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time and under budget.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deliverables and develop further knowledge and experience.
• Communicate with project managers, project engineers, and other project team members.
• Recognize non-routine conditions and problems, develop solutions, and seek guidance when needed.
• Communicate and interface with clients and vendors.
• Write technical documentation, including functional descriptions, functional specifications, test documents, and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge-sharing within the team.

Benefits

• Two health insurance options: Traditional PPO and QHDHP with an HSA.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Accident and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• HSA/FSA accounts and 529 college savings plans.
• PTO starting at 15 days per year.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their households.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Quarterly bonuses for team members after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed