Electrical & Controls Engineer: DCS/PLC Upgrades

Andritz Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ INC. in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer to support mills' electrical and control systems, and to design, develop and deliver high-quality projects that boost productivity and reliability.

You will audit facilities, design MV/LV power systems, specify protection and control strategies, and program DCS/PLC/HMI applications, followed by testing, commissioning and tender documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in electrical engineering (or similar).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial engineering.
• Experience in pulp & paper is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (typically 5–20%).
• Legally entitled to work in the USA.
• Professional Engineer license would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Audit facilities and develop preliminary engineering designs and estimates for electrical and control system upgrades.
• Design industrial MV and LV electrical power systems and associated rooms, motors, grounding, and cabling.
• Perform protection and control systems design and settings.
• Complete electrical, instrumentation, P&ID, and control system architecture work.
• Design, program, and configure DCS and PLC/HMI applications; conduct checkout and commissioning.
• Prepare tender/construction packages and support documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-management

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or diploma in electrical engineering

Tools

Foxboro DCS

P&ID drawing

Job description

ANDRITZ INC. in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer to support mills' electrical and control systems, and to design, develop and deliver high-quality projects that boost productivity and reliability.

You will audit facilities, design MV/LV power systems, specify protection and control strategies, and program DCS/PLC/HMI applications, followed by testing, commissioning and tender documentation.