Senior Automation Engineer - Industrial & Utilities
About The Position
At Excel Engineering, we are the power behind our clients’ processes. We are a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with leading companies across industries to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance. Our work spans sectors including life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil & gas, and utilities, giving our team the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects. What sets us apart is our approach, we build long-term partnerships by understanding our clients’ operations and acting as an extension of their team. If you’re looking to grow your skills, take on meaningful challenges, and make a real impact, Excel Engineering offers the opportunity to do just that.
Requirements
- Minimum of six (6), or more, years’ experience as an industrial control system/automation engineer.
- Industrial electrical design experience in the following industries: Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy; Gas Processing, Chemical, Power, Waste Management or Pharmaceutical.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
Nice To Haves
- Burner Management Experience
- Combustion Control Experience
- NFPA 85
- Professional Engineer or Fundamentals of Engineering License
Responsibilities
- Creates all project documents according to internal processes to ensure that designs meet Client’s expectations.
- Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs and HMI applications from User Requirements or Functional Specifications.
- Performs system validation according to scope documentation and project requirements.
- Work with Client to develop project scope and estimate. Develop proposals and carry project through completion.
- Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project needs; reports progress to project and engineering management.
- Design electrical schematic packages by laying out I/O, designing magnetic circuits, fusing, control panel layouts, bills of material, and cable layouts.
- Performs the required sizing calculation for power, heat dissipation, wire sizing, fusing, etc.
- Performs the required calculations for Control System network layout and traffic analysis.
- Leads large projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members or runs multiple small projects with minimal direction.
- Specify and configure VFD and Servo drives for applications.
- Willingness to travel, up to 25%
Benefits
- Ongoing continuing education
- Hands-on training
- Opportunities to expand your skills
- Assistance in earning professional certifications
- Pursuing further education
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Access to programs designed to support your overall well-being
- Paid time off
- Flexible work environment
- Flexible schedule
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
