Electrical Controls Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases in Escondido, CA seeks a Controls Engineer to develop quotes, create functional specs, and design control systems for LNG and LH2 projects.

You will program PLC/HMI, review electrical schematics, generate bill of materials, and support field startups at customer sites worldwide. A BS in EE and 3–5 years of related experience are required. Travel and collaboration across teams are essential to deliver robust, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Three to five years of experience minimum with the electrical engineering in responsibilities listed above.
• Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI experience required.
• AutoCAD experience required (i.e. Electrical schematics, Control Panel layouts, etc.).
• Experience starting up control panels and control systems.
• Ability to travel to customer sites worldwide.
• Fueling Systems experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Controls Engineering quotes and proposals based on customer project needs.
• Create Functional Specification documentation.
• Design Controls Engineering drawings including electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Select components and prepare Bills of Materials for procurement.
• Test and troubleshoot panels and control systems; program PLC, HMI, and historians.
• Collaborate with customers to integrate controls solutions into their systems.
• Travel to customer sites for field startup and integration of controls systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Travel ability

Team collaboration

Electrical code knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI software

Panel design

FactoryTalk View Studio

FactoryTalk View SE

FactoryTalk Historian

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Annual Salary Range: $72,028.00 - $129,687.00

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Develop Controls Engineering quotes and proposals based on customer project needs
• Create Functional Specification documentation
• Design Controls Engineering drawings, included but not limited to:
• Electrical schematics
• Control panel and junction box layouts
• Outline drawings and component details for electrical systems
• Network communication drawings
• Select component parts and materials to be used in controls projects and create Bills of Materials for procurement
• Testing and troubleshooting panels and control systems
• Programming of PLC systems (FactoryTalk View Studio programming software)
• Programming of HMI systems (Panelview, FactoryTalk View SE)
• Programming of Historian systems (FactoryTalk Historian)
• Work with customers to integrate controls solutions into their systems
• Ability to travel to customer sites for field startup and integration of controls systems

Education and Experience

• Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering
• Three to five years of experience minimum with the electrical engineering in responsibilities listed above
• Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI experience required
• AutoCAD experience required (i.e. Electrical schematics, Control Panel layouts, etc.)
• Experience with control component selection and control panel design (panel sizing, fuse/breaker selection, PLC component sizing and selection, etc.)
• Experience starting up control panels and control systems
• Ability to problem solve and assist customers with control system issues
• VFD drive experience
• Electrical code experience
• Ability to travel to customer sites worldwide
• Fueling Systems (offload, dispensing, fueling stations, etc.) experience preferred, but not required

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EEOC Statement

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.