Controls Engineer

About the role

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. This role is available in Lakewood, CO.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Rockwell control systems for complex oil and gas capital projects.
• Contribute and participate in developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget project execution.
• Lead system architecture development and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop electrical designs, including power distribution, panel layouts, and grounding strategies for automation systems.
• Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components.
• Design and implement industrial networking solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and others.
• Integrate 3rd party equipment and systems using protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus.
• Define computing infrastructure requirements, including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, and redundancy planning.
• Develop acceptance protocols and manage the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.
• Implement advanced automation and safety strategies, PHA, C+Es, historian integration, and alarm management.
• Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvements in system performance.
• Travel up to 50% for on-site support, commissioning, and client engagement.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5-10 years of hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, and similar systems, focusing on system design and project execution.
• Demonstrated experience with projects in the Oil and Gas market.
• Strong experience in class-based configuration and design.
• Strong knowledge of automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link).
• Experience in integrating electrical and process control systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience specifying and designing electrical components, including MCCs, VFDs, control panels, and power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization technologies for robust system deployment.
• Experience in OEM system integration using OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to plan, specify, and manage system licensing to optimize project implementation.
• Education/Experience: Professional degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years in automation and control system engineering, with a strong focus in the oil and gas industry.

Benefits

Our People Empowered Individuals – Employee-owned, we can hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions
Rewarded & Motivated – Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated
Positive Attitudes – Dedicated experts are committed in the long run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project
Knowledgeable – Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions
Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Healthcare & Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation Resources, Worldwide Travel Assistance, Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.