Controls Engineer III

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Design electrical/PLC control systems.
• This may involve specifying work for others to produce electrical device, layout drawings; motor control panel drawings; and wiring schematics.
• Installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Perform control system and software changes; create and modify system specifications and operating procedures.
• Program, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.
• Cookordination the controls design with other engineering disciplines and project management.
• Manage a team of controls engineers and delegate tasks as necessary.
• Participate in testing and commissioning efforts at major airports.
• Attend design review meetings with the customer.
• Support proposals and customer inquiries.
• Estimate new project work.
• Meet timelines to ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget.

Basic Knowledge

• Engineering and Technology
• English Language

Basic Skills & Abilities

• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Monitoring
• Verbal and Written Expression and Recognition
• Problem Sensitivity
• Detail Oriented
• Conscientiousness

Education & Experience

• BSEE, E.T. or relevant technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in industrial automation controls design and commissioning (preferred).
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ControlLogix programming (preferred).
• AutoCAD experience (preferred).
• Experience with material handling equipment (preferred).
• Baggage handling experience is a plus.
• Experience managing a team of controls engineers is a plus.
• Scheduling and estimating experience required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Abilities

• Remain stationary for 50% of the time;
• Move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment;
• Operate a computer and other productivity machinery;
• Inspect documents;
• Communicate with others through talking/hearing;
• Read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Programs