Controls Project Engineer

Vanderlande; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking an entry level Controls Project Engineer II in Dallas, TX to support commissioning and testing of material handling systems. You will work on PLC-focused tasks and may assist with SCADA activities as part of the project team.

Responsibilities include configuring devices, performing device- and zone-level testing, documenting results, and tracking punch lists while adhering to safety requirements on site.

Qualifications

• Entry level position focused on commissioning/testing and design of material handling systems.
• Emphasis on PLC aspects with possible SCADA activities.
• Requires ability to configure devices and document testing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Configure component level devices.
• Perform device level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning.
• Document device testing and commissioning checklists.
• Perform zone and area level testing for PLC and SCADA.
• Monitor progress and manage punch lists.
• Ensure safety requirements at the jobsite.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA testing

Electrical testing

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC hardware

SCADA software

Job description

Controls Project Engineer II

Vanderlande's Controls Engineering Department is responsible for the designing, programming, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems for our customers.

Job Title

Controls Project Engineer

Job Description

This is an entry level position, as a Controls Project Engineer II, you will be responsible for commissioning /testing, the design of both small- and large-scale material handling systems that integrate hardware and software components. This position emphasizes PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) aspects of the system; however, SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) activities may also be included as part of the job responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure component level devices
• Perform device level testing in support of PLC commissioning
• Perform device level testing in support of SCADA commissioning
• Document device level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (commissioning Checklist)
• Perform zone level testing in support of PLC commissioning
• Perform zone level testing in support of SCADA commissioning
• Document zone level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (commissioning Checklist)
• Assist with area level testing in support of PLC commissioning
• Assist with area level testing in support of SCADA commissioning
• Document daily progress of assigned tasks
• Manage punch lists (electrical / mechanical)
• Monitor and document the progress of subcontractors
• Follow all safety requirements at the jobsite

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.