Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A large employee-owned engineering firm in Albuquerque is seeking a Controls Engineer. This role involves project execution, PLC and HMI programming, compliance with relevant codes, and client interaction. Applicants should hold a BA/BS in engineering, have 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong technical writing skills. The company offers a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including 401K and ESOP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly related experience in process control and/or manufacturing.
• Experience with Rockwell and Cimplicity is preferred.
• Experience in programming control logic and database configuration.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering project requirements involving PLC programming and HMI/SCADA tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and conduct technical writing.
• Support factory and user acceptance testing.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Technical writing

Client relation skills

Computer proficiency

Education

BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States. As a Controls Engineer at WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee‑owned with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR Top 500 Firm

We have a Controls Engineer position available in our Albuquerque, NM office. This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC programming, HMI/SCADA programming, control panel design, instrumentation specification, check‑out support, and commissioning assistance.

Major Responsibilities include

• Project execution:
  • Task identification, prioritization, and scheduling with personal accountability to ensure commitments are met
  • Early problem identification and conflict resolution
  • Working under the direction of other experienced engineers
  • Continuous improvement: methodology, lessons learned, templates, efficiency tools, etc. to streamline project execution
  • Direct/frequent communication and interaction with clients
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, codes, etc. as they apply to the contract and project(s)
• Technical writing including project definition and requirements, clearly delineated status reporting, process control sequence of operations, standard practices and procedures, scope of supply, requests for information, customer correspondence, and code commenting
• Provide engineering design, development, and implementation including software (DCS/PLC, HMI, etc.). Provide support to lead engineer for hardware engineering (systems integration, instrumentation callout, panel layout, and construction), and systems design (integration of the various components on any given project)
• Support factory/site acceptance testing, user acceptance testing, and user training
• Programming control logic, graphics construction, device communication, database configuration, etc.
• Read, interpret, and update documents, drawings, and specifications related to process control and automation projects. Typical documents may include PFDs, P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation and control data sheets, I/O lists, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Education BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical, Chemical, Controls or Computer Engineering degree preferred). Technical degree and equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience 3+ years of directly related experience in process control and/or manufacturing and/or information services.

• Candidates with Rockwell and Cimplicity experience given preference
• PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI: design, development, and deployment experience
• Strong leadership and client relation skills
• Good engineering and good documentation practice. Experience (or willingness) using collaboration tools (such as SharePoint) to work effectively within remote teams
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. SharePoint experience a plus
• Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally with clients and project leadership
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25%

Strongly‑preferred experience, or some combination of the skills listed below

• Diverse Process Knowledge: Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Water & Wastewater etc.
• Schneider Unity programming experience
• Allen Bradley ControlLogix programming (PlantPAx a plus) experience
• SCADA/HMI experience (ICONICS or Wonderware a plus)
• Checkout, testing, startup, and commissioning experience

Why WM?

• Our engineers gain experience with a diverse set of clients, industries, and PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI platforms
• Mentoring and training
• Career growth with both technical and management tracks
• Flexible work schedules
• Great benefits package which includes 401K profit sharing w/company match as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Physical Demands of Position

Normal vision capabilities for AutoCad and architectural design duties. Ability to hear and take directions; full dexterity of hands for computer usage. Ability to sit and move around to complete a job assignment and meet deadlines as outlined.

Working Conditions

Standard office environment with frequent use of computer, facsimiles, copy machines, and other office equipment.

Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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