Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing controls engineering projects, including PLC and HMI programming, as well as control panel design and commissioning. You will work closely with experienced engineers, ensuring project commitments are met while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and client relation skills, along with a solid background in process control and automation. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in process control, manufacturing, or information services.
• Strong leadership and client relation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution from task identification to scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and codes for projects.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA Programming

Technical Writing

Client Relations

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We have a Controls Engineer position available in our Albuquerque, NM office.
• This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming, HMI/SCADA programming, control panel design, instrumentation specification, check-out support, and commissioning assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project execution: Task identification, prioritization, and scheduling with personal accountability to ensure commitments are met.
• Early problem identification and conflict resolution.
• Working under the direction of experienced engineers.
• Continuous improvement of methodology, lessons learned, templates, and efficiency tools to streamline project execution.
• Direct and frequent communication and interaction with clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, codes, etc., as they apply to the contract and project(s).
• Technical writing including project definition, requirements, status reporting, process control sequences, standard practices, scope of supply, RFI requests, customer correspondence, and code commenting.
• Provide engineering design, development, and implementation including software (DCS/PLC, HMI, etc.). Support hardware engineering (systems integration, instrumentation callout, panel layout, construction) and systems design (integration of components).
• Support factory/site acceptance testing, user acceptance testing, and user training.
• Programming control logic, graphics construction, device communication, database configuration, etc.
• Read, interpret, and update documents, drawings, and specifications related to process control and automation projects, such as PFDs, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation data sheets, I/O lists, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical, Chemical, Controls, or Computer Engineering). Technical degree and equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience in process control, manufacturing, or information services.
• Preference for candidates with Rockwell and Cimplicity experience.
• Design, development, and deployment experience with PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI systems.
• Strong leadership and client relation skills.
• Good engineering and documentation practices; experience with collaboration tools like SharePoint is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; SharePoint experience is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for professional client and project interactions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel up to 25%.

Strongly Specific Needs:

• Diverse process knowledge in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Water & Wastewater, etc.
• Schneider Unity programming experience.
• Allen Bradley ControlLogix programming (PlantPAx experience is a plus).
• SCADA/HMI experience with ICONICS or Wonderware is a plus.
• Checkout, testing, startup, and commissioning experience.

Physical Demands:

• Normal vision for AutoCAD and architectural design tasks; ability to hear, follow directions, full manual dexterity, and the ability to sit and move as needed to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment with frequent use of computers, facsimiles, copiers, and other office equipment.