Sr. Automation Engineer (HVAC Controls Design)
About The Position
The Senior Controls Design Engineer leads the design and development of complex HVAC and industrial control systems, focusing on PLC logic design, HMI/SCADA architecture, and electrical control systems engineering. The role emphasizes upfront design, programming, and documentation using industry platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Emerson, GE, Schneider Electric, and Ignition. The position requires approximately 30% national travel to client sites, regional offices, and project locations as needed. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include background and drug checks; positions requiring driving also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
- At least 7 years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
- At least 5 years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
- Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent Rockwell Automation technical certifications, such as ControlLogix/Studio 5000.
- Siemens or Schneider Electric automation certifications.
- ISA certifications such as ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).
- Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification.
- Familiarity with UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification at designer level.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification, or willingness to obtain preferred certifications.
Responsibilities
- Develop PLC logic and programming based on control narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
- Design HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
- Create and review detailed electrical control schematics and panel designs.
- Prepare design documentation, including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bills of materials.
- Support field activities such as commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.
- Integrate systems using serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
- Lead or support Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
- Support proposal development by reviewing plans, specifications, and scope documents.
- Present technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports and design deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
