Electrical Hardware Engineer

Jobtailor; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced DCS/PLC hardware design professional in the United States to evaluate DCS installations, create I/O lists, and contribute to design reviews. The role involves hands-on engineering for control cabinets, loop drawings, and heat-load calculations, with engagement in site surveys and factory acceptance testing.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of DCS/PLC hardware, digital and analogue design, and experience with IT networking for DCS/PLC applications.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Control disciplines.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with DCS and PLC hardware design preferred.
• Experience evaluating DCS installations and preparing I/O lists.
• Knowledge of digital and analogue design.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and power plant applications.
• Working knowledge of DCS and PLC hardware and I/O types.
• Working knowledge of DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and Profibus connectivity.
• Basic knowledge of IT networking for DCS/PLC applications.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for new and modernization installations and prepare I/O lists.
• Participate in site surveys, design review meetings, site readiness meetings, and factory acceptance testing.
• Develop I/O lists and I/O channel allocations.
• Participate in site installation and commissioning.
• Prepare and update engineering documentation, including installation work packages.
• Conceptualize control designs and present them to customers during customer design reviews.
• Perform basic and detailed engineering of DCS system control cabinets.
• Create loop drawings for field instrumentation.
• Calculate heat loads for DCS/PLC cabinets.
• Guide the design, development, and implementation of complex hardware solutions while adhering to manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

DCS Hardware Design

PLC Hardware Design

I/O List Preparation

Digital Design

Analogue Design

Engineering Processes

Power Plant Applications

DNP 3.0

Modbus

IEC 61850

TCP/IP

Profibus

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Control disciplines

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

• Evaluate Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for new and modernization installations and prepare I/O lists


• Participate in site surveys, design review meetings, site readiness meetings, and factory acceptance testing


• Develop I/O lists and I/O channel allocations


• Participate in site installation and commissioning


• Prepare and update engineering documentation, including installation work packages


• Conceptualize control designs and present them to customers during customer design reviews


• Perform basic and detailed engineering of DCS system control cabinets


• Create loop drawings for field instrumentation


• Calculate heat loads for DCS/PLC cabinets


• Guide the design, development, and implementation of complex hardware solutions while adhering to manufacturing capabilities

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Control disciplines


• At least 8 years of relevant experience preferred


• Experience with DCS and PLC hardware design preferred


• Experience evaluating DCS installations and preparing I/O lists


• Knowledge of digital and analogue design


• Knowledge of engineering processes and power plant applications


• Working knowledge of DCS and PLC hardware and I/O types


• Working knowledge of DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and Profibus connectivity


• Basic knowledge of IT networking for DCS/PLC applications


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical


• Strong problem-solving skills and task-oriented approach


• Self-motivated, with good time management and willingness to learn

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and designing Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), with a strong focus on engineering documentation, I/O list preparation, and hardware solutions. Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledgeable in various communication protocols relevant to DCS/PLC applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• DCS Hardware Design


• PLC Hardware Design


• I/O List Preparation


• AutoCAD Electrical


• DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)


• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)


• I/O Channel Allocations


• Engineering Documentation


• Loop Drawings


• Heat Load Calculations


• Digital Design


• Analogue Design


• Engineering Processes


• Power Plant Applications

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills


• Time Management


• Self-Motivated


• Willingness to Learn

Industry Keywords

• Control Systems


• Site Surveys


• Factory Acceptance Testing


• Installation and Commissioning


• Customer Design Reviews

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD Electrical


• DNP 3.0


• Modbus


• IEC 61850


• TCP/IP


• Profibus