Senior Controls Engineer

Flow Control Group • Griffin, GA

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About The Position

This is an on-site position in Griffin, GA! We are seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Senior Electrical Controls Engineer. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Controls. The controls division is relatively new at GWI and is rapidly growing, so this is an opportunity to become part of the foundation of a successful organization as it continues to expand. We are looking for someone to be intrinsically self-motivated, a strong team player, a resourceful thinker, and hungry to help make GWI the authority on pump station controls in the southeast. Office space in Griffin, a company laptop, and all job-related equipment will be provided.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ working experience in controls/automation engineering preferred.
• A 4-year degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology preferred, but appropriate working experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive experience designing control panels as a controls engineer/systems integrator is a must.
• Ability to design/create an electrical drawing package using AutoCAD Electrical.
• PLC programming using Allen Bradley RSLogix in addition to any other PLC software.
• Experience with HMI graphics. SCADA design is a plus.
• Experience programming VFD’s and soft starts.
• Experience with industrial networking and interfacing with a multitude of automation products.
• Experience with creating and reviewing submittal documentation.
• Experience with reading bid job specifications and designing control panels per specs.
• Experience with UL 508A and 698A requirements.
• Adequate phone and interpersonal communication skills are critical.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, ProfiNet, etc.) and networking devices.
• Experience as a systems integrator or panel designer.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (not just standard AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Managing and taking ownership of projects in which you are assigned, including full design, documentation, support, testing, startup, etc.
• Designing control panels using AutoCAD Electrical, including wiring schematics, panel layouts, field wiring charts, etc.
• Programming PLC’s and designing HMI graphics.
• Testing panels after they are built for proper and expected operation.
• Engineering control panel retrofits and 'red-lining' or creating retrofit drawings.
• Quoting new control panels and/or retrofit jobs (parts and labor).
• Providing controls-related technical support or troubleshooting assistance over the phone to customers, salespeople, or our own field service personnel.
• Creating and reviewing submittals of control systems to ensure they are accurate and complete.
• Providing assistance with programming/commissioning variable frequency drives, soft starts, pump station controllers, or potentially any other type of automation equipment.
• Teaching younger engineers the skills you have developed to help them grow and succeed.
• This position may require 10% travel for manufacturer training or customer site visits.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) matching program.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Access to FCG University learning and training platform offering over 80k courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees