Control Systems Engineer - Birmingham

Logical Systems, LLC; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Logical Systems, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design automation systems and configure PLC/DCS, HMI/SCADA, and Historian components. You will organize project data, perform I/O checks, and support clients post-commissioning.

The role requires travel to client sites, strong communication, and readiness to meet project milestones with minimal supervision. A degreed engineer will collaborate with Operations Directors and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree required.
• Experience configuring PLCs and/or DCS systems.
• Experience developing HMI/SCADA graphics.
• Ability to perform I/O checkout and document results.
• Willingness to travel to client sites for projects.

Responsibilities

• Configure PLC and/or DCS systems.
• Organize project data into spreadsheets and databases.
• Develop HMI graphics and SCADA configurations.
• Configure Historian systems for data capture.
• Perform I/O checkout and document results.
• Provide post-commissioning support to client operations, engineering, and maintenance.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

PLC/DCS configuration

HMI/SCADA development

Historian configuration

I/O checkout & documentation

Post-commissioning support

Travel to client sites

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

Job description

Control Systems Engineers work to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner. The engineer will apply instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Distributed Control System (DCS) configuration to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design.

• High integrity
• A willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations
• A desire for continual challenge and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reports To:Operations Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Roles and responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:

• PLC and/or DCS configuration
• Organize project data into manageable spreadsheets and databases
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics development and SCADA configuration
• Historian configuration
• Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
• Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
• Travel to the client’s site as required

Required Experience

• Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field

Ideal Experience

• Co-op or intern experience in an Industrial environment
• Familiarity and/or coursework with basic AC and DC electric circuits
• Familiarity and/or coursework with computer programming concepts

Healthcare and Insurance Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Short-Term Disability (Supplemental Option)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Supplemental Option)
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Retirement – 401K and Roth 401K w/Company Match/Profit Sharing
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Paid Time-off for Charitable Involvement

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