Control System Engineer Lead

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking a Control Systems Engineer Lead in Johnson City, TN to design, program, and commission control systems for a greenfield process on a large industrial construction project.

The role requires extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI development, a solid grasp of NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team through design, testing, and commissioning activities on site.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in control system design and project coordination.
• Strong attention to detail in engineering documentation and design.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings and vendor docs.

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures and industrial network layouts.
• Program PLC/HMI using Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) for heavy industrial environments.
• Implement safety-related control systems with GuardLogix per standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

ControlLogix/GuardLogix

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Control Systems Engineer Lead opportunity in Johnson City, TN.

Position Overview

The Control Systems Engineer Lead will support a large-scale industrial construction project by designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for a greenfield process. This role requires extensive experience in Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI development for heavy industrial environments and strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Development: Develop control system architectures and industrial network layouts.
• Programming: Develop, test, and implement code for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix (1756) PLCs using Studio 5000.
• Safety Systems: Design and implement safety-related control systems using GuardLogix platforms in accordance with functional safety requirements.
• HMI Development: Specify, configure, and implement FactoryTalk View SE/ME HMI applications for monitoring and control of process systems.
• Networking: Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks including EtherNet/IP and Modbus RTU over RS-485, and OPC-based integrations.
• Modeling & Simulation: Utilize simulation software to test and validate system behavior and performance prior to implementation.
• Integration & Commissioning: Integrate and commission third-party equipment including Fire Alarm Systems, Burner Management Systems (BMS), Heat Trace Controllers, and vendor-supplied HMIs.
• Documentation: Develop control narratives and interlock narratives in collaboration with Process Engineering.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Work closely with electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, civil, structural, and process engineers to ensure integrated system design.
• Design Support: Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings.
• Field Support: Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and assist with installation issues during design, construction, and start-up.
• Commissioning: Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Configuration Management: Maintain accurate documentation and revision control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Standards: Create internal company PLC standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership to the Controls Engineering team, oversee complex projects, and ensure control systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred, will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience providing technical guidance or leadership to control system designers or junior engineers.
• 5+ years of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI design and development in an industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards and electrical codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within two years.
• Experience working on large-scale industrial construction or EPC projects.
• Experience supporting field construction or commissioning activities.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.