Controls Engineer

Collins Staffing Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Controls Engineer in Orlando, Florida. This position involves managing controls engineering projects, including DCS/PLC programming and system design. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years in relevant fields, including experience with AutoCAD and project management. The role requires travel up to 35% and strong communication skills for multi-disciplinary collaboration. Competitive compensation is offered with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Ethernet-based control systems and logic programming.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of contract documents.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DCS/PLC control systems.
• Develop control panel designs following standards.
• Perform system design calculations/analysis.
• Assist with start-up and debugging of integrated systems.

Skills

AutoCAD

Problem-solving

Project Management

Customer-focused

Timely decision-making

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer is a key contributor responsible for managing controls engineering projects involving control system design, DCS/PLC programming, control panel design, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance. This role requires technical expertise, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment, interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.

Responsibilities

• DCS/PLC Control System Design:
  • Design, develop, and implement DCS/PLC control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet process requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with local or government agency design/implementation codes.
• Control Panel and System Design Standards:
  • Apply knowledge of control panel and system design standards and code practices for local or government agencies.
• Document Development:
  • Develop documents detailing control configuration and design, including Theory/Description of operation and system implementation/acceptance test plans.
• System Design Calculations/Analysis:
  • Perform system design calculations/analysis such as short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction/cancellation, power consumption, load flow, protective relay/circuit design, and safety system implementation (SIL rating).
• Hazard Analysis and Mitigation:
  • Analyze system design for hazard analysis development and mitigation.
• AutoCAD Schematics:
  • Develop schematics of control system configuration, wiring, network layout, and equipment panel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Start-Up Assistance:
  • Assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems.
  • Develop system documentation.
• Act as technical lead on projects, guiding lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Act as Project Manager on smaller projects ($50k to $250k), including development and execution of implementation plans, assigning work, developing schedules, and overseeing purchasing and subcontractor requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (Directly related experience may be substituted for a degree).
• Experience: 5+ years in Ethernet-based control systems, safety systems, instrumentation, components, logic programming, and DCS programming (e.g., DeltaV, Experion, 800xA).
• Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, knowledge of contract documents and specifications, ability to collect field data, perform system design functions, planning, customer-focused, timely decision-making, informing, organizing, priority setting, problem-solving.
• Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office environments.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 35%.

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Conditions

The position may involve a variety of working conditions, including travel to client sites and hands-on work in various environments.