Utilities Electrical Engineer Senior

Salary: $105,783.30–$117,536.99.

About the role

This position is responsible for the design, installation, integration, configuration, diagnosis, security, and commissioning of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) related to water treatment and distribution and wastewater treatment and collection. The role provides electrical, instrumentation, and control system expertise, ensures data security and integrity, and collaborates with other departments to integrate ICS with other system database structures. Responsibilities include developing and modifying Human Machine Interface (HMI)/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, maintaining servers and network equipment, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and writing code for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA, and HMI applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs, programs, and commissions SCADA-based automated control systems.
• Supports process control improvements by working with stakeholders to identify, test, and implement improvements.
• Provides technical support during the design, construction, and startup for assigned capital infrastructure projects; participates in capital improvement project meetings; and reviews project design documentation.
• Coordinates internal and/or contract electrical and instrumentation staff as needed.
• Provides technical/engineering services to troubleshoot and support plant control systems, instrumentation, motor control equipment, power distribution equipment, UV systems, and SCADA.
• Commissions new equipment and assists in training plant operations and maintenance staff.
• Develops electrical and control system standards.
• Participates in the procurement of goods and services.
• Prepares Computer-Aided Design (CAD) electrical drawings and technical documentation according to standards.
• Performs administrative duties related to purchasing equipment.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited school; master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of related work experience, preferably with experience in position-related software.
• Valid Driver’s License and must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit.
• Professional Engineer in NC (or ability to obtain).
• Master’s degree may substitute for three (3) years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a SCADA/ICS Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Systems Technician, or similarly related duties.
• Extensive PC hardware knowledge, with general computer maintenance capabilities.
• Systems Integration experience a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of Modicon PLCs, AutomationDirect PLCs, and Ignition software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work around chemicals, solvents, and dust in an industrial environment.

Physical Demands

The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. The following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections, and walking.

Work Environment

Work is performed part of the time in an environment where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences. Requires working around chemicals, solvents, and dust in an industrial environment and responding to emergencies after hours.