Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

APTIM LFG Specialties is seeking a Controls and Electrical Engineer to oversee the programming, design, refinement, and integration of manufactured equipment. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering and experience with PLC programming, primarily using Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley products. Familiarity with interpreting and developing P&IDs, logic diagrams, and wiring diagrams is essential. This role may also support procurement and construction phases with engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations (e.g., voltage-drop, short-circuit, protection and coordination, harmonics, lighting), CAD design, specification development, testing, programming, and drawings development.
• Develop and document new PLC control and monitoring systems from concept to qualification while conforming to applicable standards.
• Maintain configuration/version control of PLC source code.
• Design, install, maintain, and modify PLC systems.
• Understand process control issues and develop control solutions with the engineering team to enhance process performance.
• Perform detailed technical analysis of complex project issues.
• Establish scope, schedules, and cost controls consistent with their discipline and compatible with client objectives.
• Manage mid-sized technical projects and serve as the technical manager on projects.
• Ensure conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Develop specifications and standards, and perform detailed engineering.
• Work on requisitions, equipment specification, and select project management-related activities.
• Assist with the preparation of bid proposals and proposals for contracts.
• Assist with scheduling, conducting, and documenting meetings.
• Interpret customer needs, assess requirements, and identify solutions to non-standard requests.
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to continually improve products or services.
• Conduct pre-start-up equipment tests (e.g., factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests) to validate installation.
• Support field service technicians as needed.
• Work with Electrical CAD Designer to develop process ladder logic, OITs, and configure PLCs to meet project requirements, along with control panel diagrams, wiring diagrams, and verifying proper functionality.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience.
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines. Equivalent experience also considered.
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.
• Experience with construction/manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical power distribution design, construction, codes, and standards.
• Familiarity with 120V AC -- 480V AC, 4160, ethernet, Wi-Fi, and remote communications.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Monitors and controls costs, budgets, and other cost controls.
• Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills.
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and P&ID experience needed.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, electronic, and written.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley & GE.
• Understand and be able to program/troubleshoot relays, contacts, transformers, VFDs, MCCs, chart recorders, motor starters, sensors, switches, HMI, etc.
• Work experience with furnaces and/or combustion systems and a working knowledge of NFPA compliance.

About the Company

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provides these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

Pay

As of the date of this posting, the pay range for this position is $90,000 to $132,000 per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace with multiple metallic levels and carriers.
• Company-paid and optional life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law).
• 401(k) plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).