Controls Engineer - Hoists, Belts & Mine Systems

tutorperini

Evansville (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, invites applications for a Controls Engineer based in Evansville, Indiana. This role supports design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of control equipment for our OEM Division across mining and heavy civil construction projects.

You will develop hoist and belt control systems, program PLCs, and help integrate power distribution for tunnel-related equipment.

Qualifications

ABET-accredited BSEE required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience in electrical engineering preferred.
PLC programming and HMI development experience preferred.
Experience developing hoist control systems preferred.
Demonstrated project management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel as needed to support projects and operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as engineer on mid-size and large projects.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, working with a team of engineers and designers.
Design and implement control systems for electrically powered equipment, including hoists and vertical belts.
Design job site power distribution for tunnel boring machines, belt systems, and hoists.
Develop PLC programs and HMI applications.
Commission hoists, vertical belts, and skip loading systems on mine and heavy civil construction sites.
Travel intermittently to project and customer sites for system commissioning.
Work with vendors to specify and procure components.
Review designs for fit, function, and accuracy.
Ensure all designs meet customer requirements and internal standards.
Test and troubleshoot control systems at our on-site UL panel shop.