Controls Project Engineer

In-Finite Search Solutions; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

In-Finite Search Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead a project team of engineers, estimate hardware costs, and manage customer relationships. You will design and configure HVAC and plant utility controls, review designs with customers, and prepare submittals and system documentation.

The role covers instrument lists from P&ID drawings, panel layouts, site software installation, and on-site startup, with emphasis on DDC/PLC/DCS environments and hands-on testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related technical degree.
• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry.
• Controls experience with Rockwell, Aveva, Distech, Tridium, and Johnson Controls platforms.
• Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer design review meetings.
• Configure UI and HMI screens.
• Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms.
• Execute internal functional and quality control testing.
• Draft system documentation.
• Assist with customer demonstrations and acceptance testing.
• Install project software and configuration on-site.
• Perform loop checks and software calibration.
• Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lead customer meetings

Scripting languages (VBA, Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite

RS Logix/Studio 5000

PlantPAx DCS

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

BACnet/LON (Distech)

Eclypse Controllers

Metasys / Johnson Controls

Niagara N4 (Tridium)

SQL

Kepware OPC server

ThinManager

VMware

Job description

Job Description

Team Leadership & Sales Support

Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers

Identify and assign tasks within the project team

Lead customer meetings

Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project

Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings

Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc...) and select devices appropriate for the project

Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project

Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware

Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures

Procure project hardware

Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians

Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

Lead customer design review meetings

Configure user interface and HMI screens

Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms

Execute internal functional and quality control testing

Draft system documentation

Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

Install project software and configuration onto site systems

Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation

Perform software calibration and tuning

Conduct functional tests of all systems

Troubleshoot installation discrepancies

Support additional customer testing

Program field modifications as required

Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications

Technical Experience

Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree

3+ years of experience in related field/industry

Controls Experience in at least one of the following:

Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers

Other useful technologies include:

Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers

Tridium: Niagara N4

SQL

Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)

Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge:

Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.

Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.

Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.

Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems