Electrical Hardware Engineer

IS International Services; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IS International Services seeks a skilled engineer to evaluate and design DCS systems for new and modernization projects in Roswell, GA. You will develop IO lists, perform site surveys, and lead design reviews, while preparing detailed engineering documentation for installations.

You will also perform basic and detailed DCS cabinet engineering, create loop drawings, and ensure third-party connectivity via DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP and Profibus.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or Control disciplines).
• Experience: at least 8 years preferred.
• Experience with DCS, PLC hardware design preferred.
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills and task-oriented.
• Self-motivated, good time management and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate DCS for new and modernization installations and prepare IO lists.
• Participate in site surveys, design review meetings, site readiness meetings, and factory acceptance testing.
• Develop IO list and IO channel allocation.
• Participate in site installation and commissioning.
• Prepare and update engineering documentation including installation work packages.
• Conceptualize the control design and present to customer in reviews.
• Create basic and detailed engineering of DCS hardware and control cabinets.
• Create loop drawings for field instrumentation.
• Apply knowledge of DCS/PLC hardware and various IO types.
• Ensure connectivity with third-party systems using DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and Profibus.

Skills

DCS knowledge

PLC hardware design

System integration

DNP 3.0

Modbus

IEC 61850

TCP/IP

Profibus

AutoCAD Electrical

IT networking

Education

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Control)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Experience& Skills required:

• Evaluation of Distributed Control System (DCS) for new and modernization installations, I/O list preparation.
• Participate in Site surveys , Design review meeting, site readiness meeting, factory acceptance testing .
• Develop IO list and IO channel allocation.
• Participates in site installation & commissioning.
• Prepares and updates engineering documentation including installation work packages.
• Digital and Analogue design knowledge
• Knowledge of Engineering Process and power plant application.
• Conceptualize the control design and present it to customer as part of customer design review.
• Basic and detailed engineering of DCS system Control cabinets.
• Create Loop drawings Field instrumentation.
• Working knowledge on DCS, PLC hardware and I/O types.
• Working knowledge on Connectivity of third party systems with DCS which includes DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP and Profibus.
• Heat load calculation for DCS/ PLC cabinets.
• Basic knowledge of IT networking for Distributed Control system (DCS)/ PLC applications
• Working knowledge on AutoCAD Electrical.
• Guides the designing, developing, and implementing very complex hardware solutions while adhering to manufacturing capabilities.

Job Requirement:

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, or Engineering (in Electrical, Electronics, or Control disciplines).
• Candidates with at least 8 years of relevant experience preferred,
• Experience with DCS, PLC HW design is preferred.
• A team player with strong problem-solving skills and task-oriented.
• This person must be self-motivated, has good time management and willing to learn.