Control System Specialist II

SJE Inc.; Hoover, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental and vision

Job summary

SJE is seeking a Control System Specialist II to design, test, and implement complex control projects from Birmingham, AL. The role covers panel design, hardware selection, programming, testing, and field support with frequent travel to customer sites.

You will work across relay and PLC-based panels, perform safety and sizing analyses, and support various departments including project management, sales, and drafting. Strong communication and AutoCAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in control and instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to design, write, and test software and specifications.
• Proficiency with MS Office, email, internet, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and systems per specs and standards.
• Develop PLC and HMI applications across multiple platforms.
• Lead factory and field testing and participate in project management.
• Coordinate with panel production, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

HMI development

AutoCAD

Vendor interaction

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming software

SCADA

Job description

SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Control System Specialist II to support our SJE Revere brand. This role will work onsite from our Birmingham, Alabamaoffice location. Frequent travel to customer sites is required for this role.

Our Revere brand is a leading provider of automation and control solutions for the industrial, water and wastewater treatment, power and energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, oil and gas, and pulp and paper industries. We design, build, and implement customized automation and control systems for highly complex projects. Check us out at Reverecontrol.com or SJEinc.com !.

The job:

As a Control System Specialist II, you will be responsible for efficiently designing, testing, implementing, and completing projects in a timely manner while meeting or exceeding project specifications and budget requirements. You will work in all areas of project implementation including project management, panel design, hardware selection, vendor/end user/consultant interaction, programming, testing, and site support.

You will work with relay and PLC based control panel designs including schematics, panel layouts, and bill of material. You will perform design analysis including fuse sizing, breaker sizing, wire sizing, and short circuit analysis. You will perform in-shop testing and field startups, and you will support Project Management, Sales, Receiving, Drafting, Documentation, Purchasing, Production and Shipping. You will provide responsibility and ownership for project performance in terms of quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

Job responsibilities:

• Design electrical control panels and systems to meet project specifications and division design standards.
• Coordinate with panel production personnel in the fabrication of control panels.
• Develop procedures and plans for factory and field testing of control panels and systems.
• Develop PLC and HMI applications per project specifications and across multiple platforms using division/industry standards and best practices.
• Program complex sequences including lead/lag and cascade PID control systems.
• Manage multiple projects following company procedures and guidelines.
• Coordination of projects to meet expected deliverable goals for quality, schedule, and budget.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems for field installations.
• Technical document writing including Testing Procedures, Training Plans and Sequence of Operations.
• Notify Project Managers, Group Managers, of schedule/budget goals issues.
• Request quotes from vendors and verify quoted equipment meets specification requirements.
• Provide customers with technical support via phone, remote access, and onsite service.
• Attend training and continuing education related to industry.
• Assist with AutoCAD to design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
• Convert panel ideas onto relevant title block format to be used as production type drawings.
• Perform activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Document final changes to products by going to production area, testing area, or jobsite.
• Plot full-size layout plots for cutting templates for door layouts needed by shop when required.
• Provide terminal block lettering on adhesive material for non-standard type terminal blocks when requested by the shop.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Ability Requirements:

• Must have completed at least five (5) years of educational and/or work experience in the control and instrumentation field.
• Ability to assist in designing electrical equipment and components, writing, and testing new software programs as well as creating technical specifications and writing operational documentation.
• Basic computer software skills using Microsoft Office Suite, E-Mail, Internet, AutoCAD.
• Experience with electrical schematics required.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn technical skills.
• Self‑motivated and have a proven ability to design, write and test software and provide hardware services for small projects with significant supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with customers, vendors, company employees and subcontractors.

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What benefits do you offer?We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options.Check out ourfull benefits package !
• How much travel will be required for this role? 50%
• What is my commute?Plug this address into Google Maps: 5201 Princeton Way, Hoover, AL 35226

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us:

At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you're not just working-you're building a legacy!

SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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