Senior Controls Engineer

SSOE, Inc.•Austin, TX

5d•$110,000 - $135,000

About The Position

SSOE is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support its growing client base and expanding manufacturing business. The role works across mature and newer manufacturing processes and industries, applying broad engineering knowledge to control systems, automation, manufacturing projects, and client consulting. The engineer may lead medium to large projects or multiple smaller complex projects, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, quality, coordination, and client satisfaction. The position includes client and business-development engagement, project planning and estimating, technical leadership, team guidance, safety and risk assessment, and mentoring less experienced staff. Travel is required, usually 20% to 40%, and may include international travel to Latin America or Canada. The job may require use of AI or similar digital technology.

Requirements

Engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
10 or more years of related practical experience.
Knowledge of project planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.
Ability to understand organizational and functional objectives as they relate to work assignments.
Experience with various DCS, PLC, HMI, MES, and SCADA systems from a business perspective, including the ability to advise on costs, contribute to specifications, and assist with platform and vendor selections.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly for diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work and communicate remotely in an independent and team-oriented environment.
Ability to travel to client sites.
Familiarity with ANSI, CSA, IEC, ISA, ISO, NEC, NFPA, and RIA standards and OSHA regulations.
Familiarity with CAPA, HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, SIL, and SIS assessment processes and procedures.
Leadership skills and ability to lead and influence others.
Critical thinking and analysis skills.
Valid driver's license; may be waived for international assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience across multiple manufacturing industries.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering principles and practices across a broad range of assignments and independently make decisions on engineering problems, practices, and methods.
Develop and refine design solutions, and, when acting as a licensed lead project engineer, seal or stamp applicable engineering drawings and documents as required.
Participate in client contact and business development, provide technical support, define project scope with clients, present project progress, and help ensure client satisfaction.
Provide high-level consulting services and serve as a technical specialist or advisor using specialized knowledge and advanced techniques.
Act as an owner's representative to define control system requirements and project responsibilities.
Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders and represent the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve questions and coordinate projects.
Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct medium to large engineering projects or multiple smaller complex projects, with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Prepare or supervise contract proposals, define scope and engineering estimates, organize work into tasks, and alert supervisors and project managers to scope changes.
Coordinate work among SSOE teams, owner teams, vendors, and subconsultants.
Delegate work, oversee project teams as a subject matter expert, and provide supervision and guidance on objectives, critical issues, concepts, policies, and unusual problems.
Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of engineers and designers on assigned projects.
Accept or reject major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer quality, and field construction.
Anticipate process and design roadblocks and address issues before they negatively affect business operations.
Navigate risk and hazard assessments and select mitigation techniques, including mechanical safeguarding and electrical control system performance requirements.
Evaluate and advance machine, system, and automation safety matters through engineering, construction, and operational phases.
Recognize common failure modes and fail-safe concepts for mechanical and electrical control systems.
Participate in company safety programs.
Mentor, coach, tutor, and serve as a resource for less experienced staff.
Maintain continuing professional education in the discipline.
Review work with a supervisor to ensure sound engineering practices and professional judgment.
As needed, supervise, coordinate, and direct designers and check their portions of completed drawings.
Write portions of specifications and assist with cost estimates.