Control System Engineer Lead

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Control Systems Engineer Lead to support a large-scale industrial construction project in Johnson City, TN. This role involves designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for a greenfield process in heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures and industrial network layouts.
• Program, test, and implement code for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix (1756) PLCs using Studio 5000.
• Design and implement safety-related control systems using GuardLogix platforms in accordance with functional safety requirements.
• Specify, configure, and implement FactoryTalk View SE/ME HMI applications for monitoring and control of process systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks including EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU over RS-485, and OPC-based integrations.
• Utilize simulation software to test and validate system behavior and performance prior to implementation.
• Integrate and commission third-party equipment including Fire Alarm Systems, Burner Management Systems (BMS), Heat Trace Controllers, and vendor-supplied HMIs.
• Develop control narratives and interlock narratives in collaboration with Process Engineering.
• Work closely with electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, civil, structural, and process engineers to ensure integrated system design.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings.
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and assist with installation issues during design, construction, and start-up.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and revision control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create internal company PLC standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership to the Controls Engineering team, oversee complex projects, and ensure control systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience providing technical guidance or leadership to control system designers or junior engineers.
• 5+ years of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI design and development in an industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards and electrical codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• United States citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within two years.
• Experience working on large-scale industrial construction or EPC projects.
• Experience supporting field construction or commissioning activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning day one.