Controls Engineer- Technical Lead

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Leadership across multiple process automation projects, primarily in the Water/Wastewater Industries.
• Provide engineering guidance as required.
• Design automation control systems from customer specifications, including PLC / Control Panels, SCADA Systems, and OT Networks.
• Responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMI’s (OIT & SCADA).
• Develop electrical and P&ID drawings.
• Specify electrical equipment and materials including PLCs, automation control components and instrumentation based on calculations, customer specifications, and engineering principles.
• Facilitate CAD, Field Wiring and Shop Coordination Power-up, Debug, and Calibration of Water/Wastewater and other Process Control Systems.
• Support the business in driving standardization in execution across projects and branches.
• Follow all company processes, check lists, and support the development of standardized design platforms.
• Ensure engineers have what they need in order to be successful in performing their project duties in a timely manner.
• Customer Coordination and ability to interface with clients, resolve technical issues in support of project management and business development
• Build relationships with external and internal customers, and key suppliers
• Perform project engineering duties as required.
• Working knowledge of project schedules and project tracking to support project management in ensuring commitments are met on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support to the business development team, including participation in client meetings and proposal development
• Review job specifications
• Review and assist on proposal estimates

  Skills & Qualifications

  • Relevant bachelor’s or associate degree in related engineering or technology field, or equivalent relevant work experience with a technical degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in the Automation (Instrumentation and Controls) industry
  • Skilled in programming PLC's; (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Emerson Control Wave, etc.).
  • One or more system certifications are desirable.
  • Skilled in programming HMI/SCADA systems; (FactoryTalk, Maple, VTScada, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.).
  • Skilled in specification of Hardware and Network Architecture for the above systems
  • Have a working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (ISA, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, & OSHA, etc)
  • Ability to read, revise and create new PLC logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and VFD parameters.
  • Attention to detail to maintain accurate drawings, files, bill of materials, correct spare parts and equipment specifications.
  • Experience with process control instrumentation; flow meters, pressure transmitters, & level transmitters a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients and staff in a team environment
  • Good organizational skills, writing skills, presentation and communication skills
  • Experience with Estimating and Proposals for Industrial Controls projects is desirable.
  • Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% yearly average, primarily within Florida and surrounding states.
  • Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from CEC is required

  Physical Requirements

  • Able to climb a 2-story ladder.
  • Can walk a mile in 20 minutes.
  • Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site.
  • Able to lift 30 lbs. without difficulty.