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Controls Engineer
Orlando, FL · Information TechnologyPosition Overview
Our Client has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for controlling engineering project requirements involving control system design, DCS/PLC programming, control panel design, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Our Client has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for controlling engineering project requirements involving control system design, DCS/PLC programming, control panel design, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, and implements DCS/PLC control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process requirements. As well as complying with any local or government agency design/implementation codes
- Knowledge of control panel and system design standards and code practices for any local or government agencies
- Develops documents detailing control configuration and design. Documents include: Theory/Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, system implementation/acceptance test plans
- Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and optimizing panel maintenance
- Able to perform the following system design calculations/analysis: Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction/cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay/circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL rating)
- Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation
- Ability to implement control system redundancy to minimize single points of failure
- Develops schematics of control system configuration, wiring, network layout, and equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD
- Will assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentation
- Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
- Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors
- Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50k to $250k. This includes but is not limited to:
- Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
- Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
- Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
- Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
- Evaluates progress on project(s) and details changes
- Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
- Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years’ experience in the following areas is preferred:
- Ethernet-based control systems, safety systems, instrumentation, components, logic programming, and DCS programming (i.e. DeltaV, Experion, 800xA.)
- Experience with instrumentation and controls/PLC system design (i.e. Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens) required.
- Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
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- Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, and experience in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
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- Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
- Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.
- Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving