Control Engineer 4

M.C. Dean, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a senior Controls Engineer in Portland, OR to design, implement, and commission automation systems across industries including water, power, and transportation. You will lead PLC/SCADA programming, testing, and field deployments, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Electrical/Automation Engineering with 5–7+ years of experience, strong knowledge of instrumentation, and experience with SCADA and HMI systems.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and control schematics and plans.
• Experience in startup, configuration, and calibration of control systems.
• Proficiency in ladder logic and structured text programming.
• Strong problem-solving and field-testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Originates design documents for projects and programs.
• Lead programming/configuration efforts for automation and SCADA.
• Test, deploy, and commission control systems in field and factory settings.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on existing systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Controls Engineers 4

Controls Engineers 4 are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery and processes. Controls Engineers work in various industries including industrial controls, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, and transportation systems. They are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customer's complex needs.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering

• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
  • Narrative Design Documents
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
  • Preparation of Specifications
  • Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
  • Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing o Internal/External Comment Resolution
• Programming
  • Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
  • Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  • Author testing / commissioning procedures
  • Preparation of test reports
  • Originates test procedures
  • Commissioning of deployed systems
  • Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
  • Perform Factory and Field Testing
• Maintenance
  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
  • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Estimates
  • Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
  • Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
  • Evaluation and pricing of change orders
• Personnel Management
  • Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

Qualifications

Field Experience

• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
• Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
• Experience in computer networks
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Requirements

• Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
• Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms:
  • Siemens (SIMATIC)
  • Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
  • Schneider Electric (Modicon)
  • Tridium Niagara Framework
  • ABB (AC500, AC800M)
  • Omron
  • KMC Controls
  • Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Honeywell WEBS
  • Johnson Control FX
  • Siemens Desigo/Apogee
  • Distech Controls
  • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
  • GE Intelligent Platforms
• Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms:
  • AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
  • Ignition by Inductive Automation
  • GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
  • Siemens WinCC
  • Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
  • AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
  • Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
  • VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
  • AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian

Preferred Licenses / Certifications

• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
• Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
• Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
• Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.

Education / Experience

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Attend regular in-person meetings with customers outside of assigned office.

This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.