Controls & Integration Engineer IV - Team Leader

CPG; Belmont (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Employee referral program

EAP

Job summary

CPG is seeking a Controls & Integration Engineer IV to design, implement, test, and deploy complex control systems for data centers and mission-critical environments. You will lead programming teams for SCADA applications, configure PLCs/RTUs/HMI, and oversee QA/QC throughout projects.

The role requires strong electrical/controls expertise, experience with power monitoring, and the ability to travel to sites up to 30%. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Multiple years of field experience in controls systems and automation.
• Experience reading electrical and control schematics; startup, calibration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design/engineering for SCADA/Automation projects.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs/RTUs/HMI systems.
• Lead testing activities; prepare test reports and commissioning procedures.
• QA/QC tasks for controls design and installation; resolve issues.
• Travel ~30% to client sites; support field deployment.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

Power systems

Schematic reading

Testing & calibration

QA/QC leadership

OT/IT networking

Education

BS in EE/ME

Assoc degree in tech

HS diploma + 12 yrs

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Test equipment

Job description

CONTROLS & INTEGRATION ENGINEER IV

Location

Ashburn, VA

Position Summary

Controls Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, equipment and processes. They work in various industries including building management systems, power system automation and protection systems. Controls engineers are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customer's complex needs.

Specific areas of expertise for this position include power chain monitoring and control systems in Data Centers and /or mission critical environments. Experience in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and field device configuration such as gateways, PLC, Meters, Relays, and SCAD/HMI software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Design / Engineering
  • Generates design documents for SCADA/Automation projects
• Develops design documents narratives
• Performs requirements analysis
• Develops Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation
• Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
• Develops Specifications
• Performs QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
• Plans and Design Procedures and Equipment for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
• Comment Resolution
  • Reviews and comments on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs
• Review design documents narratives
• Performs performance and design scope gap analysis
• Reviews Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
• Review, understand and confirm project specifications are met
• Performs QA/QC tasks related to controls design and installation
• Organize, supervise testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
• Drive QA/QC resolution

Programming

• Architect and lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems

Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning

• Author test plans
• Leads / supervises testing activities
• Author testing / commissioning procedures
• Preparation of test reports
• Originates test procedures
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Development of test equipment and simulation devices
• Perform Factory and Field Testing

Maintenance

• Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators

Managerial Responsibilities

• Estimates
  • Leads proposal efforts (Research / Cost Estimates / Proposal Documents) for medium to large projects
  • Works with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
  • Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
  • Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects
  • Evaluation and pricing of change orders

Divisional Management

• Actively follows emerging technical trends and contributes to Division leadership and guidance in area of practice

Personnel Management

• Assigns technical tasks to engineers and administrative staff in support of projects
• Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
• Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.

Travel

Position may require around 30% out of town travel.

Citizenship

US Citizenship required

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 8 years field experience
• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical field and 10 years field experience
• High school diploma and 12 years field experience
• 5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration- Automation equipment installation and testing
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
• Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software

Computer Skills

• Experience in designing OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
• Experience in schedule management software
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)

Certificates and Licenses

• Required Certifications
  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: Iconics, Ignition, etc.
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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