Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI for Heavy Civil & Mining Projects

Tutor Perini Corporation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our home office in Evansville, Indiana. You will support design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of power distribution and control equipment for our OEM Division, and assist with installation across mining and heavy civil construction divisions.

The role involves analyzing and designing electrical equipment for hoists, vertical belts, and skip loading systems, and developing new products to meet client

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSEE or EE degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI development is preferred.
• Experience developing hoist control systems and programs is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated project management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, PowerFlex drives, ABB ACS880 drives, and EasyPower software is a plus.
• Additional experience with Autodesk Electrical, AutoCAD LT, Revit, document control systems, hydraulic systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial.
• Ability and 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.
• 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.
• Travel intermittently to project and customer sites for system commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

PowerFlex drives

ABB ACS880 drives

EasyPower

Autodesk Electrical

AutoCAD LT

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our home office in Evansville, Indiana. You will support design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of power distribution and control equipment for our OEM Division, and assist with installation across mining and heavy civil construction divisions.

The role involves analyzing and designing electrical equipment for hoists, vertical belts, and skip loading systems, and developing new products to meet client