Control Systems Engineer - Birmingham

LSI - Logical Systems Inc.; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (LTD/STD)

401K with Company Match/Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

LSI - Logical Systems Inc. in Alabama seeks Control Systems Engineers to design automation systems that meet user requirements, applying instrumentation, control valves, motors/VFDs, PLC and DCS configuration to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design.

The role emphasizes high integrity, client-focused service, and ongoing development, with responsibilities including HMI/SCADA work, historian setup, I/O checkout, and post-commissioning

Qualifications

• High integrity and client-focused mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to go beyond ordinary to meet client expectations.

Responsibilities

• PLC and/or DCS configuration.
• Organize project data into spreadsheets/databases.
• HMI graphics development and SCADA configuration.
• Historian configuration and I/O checkout.
• Post-commissioning support to client operations, engineering, and maintenance.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

High integrity

Client-focused

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI graphics

SCADA

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.

Control Systems Engineers Demonstrate

• 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

Wellbeing Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Retirement – 401K and Roth 401K w/Company Match/Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Paid Time-off for Charitable Involvement