Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

100% ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Controls Engineer to perform electrical/controls engineering on large-scale projects.

You will design control systems from scratch, perform panel design and power calculations, and contribute to system commissioning. The role involves developing software, wiring diagrams, and documentation, plus collaborating with an engineering team across industries such as power, pharma, and data centers.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, or BS Chemical Engineering preferred; AA in Engineering Technology may be substituted.
• Two to eight years of experience in control systems, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming, and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems (hardware/software) to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on large and small projects.
• Develop control logic software and user interfaces.
• Create schematics and wiring diagrams; design equipment panels in AutoCAD.
• Assist with start-up, debugging, and documentation of systems.
• Work on automation projects for industries such as power, pharma/biotech, water, data centers.

Skills

Control systems

Ladder logic programming

SCADA programming

Instrumentation and controls design

PLC programming

Electrical engineering principles

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Computer Engineering

BS Chemical Engineering

AA in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Automation

Wonderware InTouch

ICONICS Genesis64

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

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. When you join 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 at #170

We have a Controls Engineer position open in Columbia, MD. This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large-scale projects. Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet integrated system requirements in multiple industries.
• Be part of an engineering team providing engineering services to large and small projects
• Develop control logic software and user interface applications.
• Develop schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software.
• Assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation.
• Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as power generation, pharma/biotech, water/wastewater, data centers, etc.
• Adheres to scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements of assigned tasks
• Develops collaborative partnerships with clients and colleagues
• Organized and disciplined with excellent time management practices that prioritize work correctly and provide accurate completion dates to management

Minimum Requirements

Education BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, or BS Chemical Engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience Two to eight years of experience in or exposure to the areas below is preferred:

• An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming, and their applications (i.e., Inductive Ignition, Wonderware InTouch, ICONICS Genesis64, or Rockwell Factory Talk.) Experience with instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC (i.e., Rockwell Automation, GE, Modicon, or Siemens) and/or SCADA required. Experience with AutoCAD and an understanding of basic electrical circuits is also desired
• Working experience in the Life Sciences industry, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices is preferred, but not required if strong Emerson DeltaV experience from other industries

Physical Demands of Position

Writing, computer work, variable travel amounts, fieldwork in industrial settings, seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment

Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones, etc.

*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.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following 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

Salary Range

The expected pay range is $88,000 - $125,000 based on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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