Senior Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project management & controls engineering strategy and oversight on all projects in the SOGR portfolio, as well as select capital projects
• Provide oversight and final sign off for all controls related infrastructure related to new labs and existing lab upgrades
• Design, program and deploy control systems for complex research instrumentation, environmental chambers, test stands, and building HVAC systems
• Develop PLC logic, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and automation workflows and sequences using Siemens, Schneider, Allen-Bradley, ALC, and other platforms as required
• Model system dynamics, optimize control loops, and validate performances for precision research applications
• Lead diagnostics and root-cause analyses for control system failures in existing laboratories and research infrastructure
• Support maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of high-value instrumentation and building automation systems
• Integrate new and legacy equipment across multi-disciplinary research groups
• Prepare and maintain control schematics, panel layouts/drawings, P&ID's, wiring diagrams, and O&Ms
• Specify sensors, actuators, data acquisition systems, and industrial network equipment suitable for lab environments
• Contribute to the development of a long-term capital plan for BMS upgrades, server migrations, and strategic system improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5-7 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5-7 years of experience in the design and operation of building automation systems and experience working in laboratory and critical environments
• Advanced degree desirable
• Well-rounded, flexible engineer with a facilities operational background
• Proven ability to manage projects from conception through design, commissioning and close out
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments including project management and engineering, troubleshooting, and operational support