Senior Controls Engineer - Switchgear
About The Position
The Senior Controls Engineer – Switchgear oversees the development, execution, and delivery of control systems projects for the switchgear market. The role includes automation controls system design, PLC/SCADA and generator controller programming, simulation and testing, and start-up commissioning. The engineer also contributes to team performance by training and mentoring associates, providing technical assistance, and improving processes and standards. The position develops detailed electrical designs and control schemes for low- and medium-voltage switchgear systems, including systems that control multiple generators and parallel with utility sources. It produces project documentation and drawings, coordinates component specifications and approvals with purchasing and suppliers, and supports manufacturing, testing, and product support. Designs must comply with applicable codes and standards. The position is based in an office and manufacturing-shop environment and involves occasional travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- At least 5 years of experience programming industrial controls, generator controls, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience implementing software used in 24x7 shop-floor environments.
- Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power system design, including grounding schemes.
- Knowledge of switchgear, ATS, and generator system design, and development of control-system sequences of operation, installation plans, and test plans.
- Knowledge of installation, troubleshooting, design, and programming of automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, PC controls, and distributed processing.
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a power systems level.
- Experience creating drawings in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Ability to own PLC programming from concept through delivery.
- Knowledge of multiple PLC platforms, including Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Modicon/Schneider Electric, Siemens, and GE, and HMI software including Rockwell, Siemens, GE, and Wonderware.
- Knowledge of Modbus and Canbus communication protocols.
- Knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage, and UL508A.
- Knowledge of multiple generator control platforms, including Woodward, DeepSea, ComAp, and DEIF.
- Experience working with multiple disciplines, such as contractors, consultants, engineers, and end users.
- Customer-centric approach and strong teamwork, with a sense of urgency.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail, efficient time management, effective planning, and the ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
- Ability to talk and hear, manipulate objects or controls with hands, and regularly stand and walk; occasionally stoop, bend, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence.
- Develop detailed electrical designs for low- and medium-voltage switchgear and controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel with one or more utility sources.
- Research and create bills of material.
- Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings, and as-builts.
- Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify and approve component parts and assemblies.
- Design and implement power system control schemes, including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control, and SCADA system development.
- Create or modify PLC programs for generator paralleling switchgear.
- Modify template HMI programs to align with project-specific PLC programs.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL.
- Provide engineering and technical support to manufacturing, testing, and product support.
- Complete design reviews to check the accuracy and completeness of designs.
- Research and learn about new technologies applicable to projects.
- Train and mentor associates, provide technical assistance, and improve processes and standards.
Benefits
- Eligible for variable compensation, including short-term and long-term incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
