Intermediate Controls Engineer

LAPORTE L.C.C.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Compensatory PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to join their team in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves the design and management of automation projects in diverse industries. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have at least 3 years of experience in control systems, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in control systems.
• Experience in manufacturing or consulting-design environments.
• Proficient in automation project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of automation projects.
• Translate process applications into detailed construction packages.
• Mentor and supervise project team members.

Skills

Control panel design

Automation project tasks

Client coordination

Control system programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

We’re seeking a full-time controls engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the design, programming, and management of automation projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Lead and support the design of automation projects, developing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (primarily Allen-Bradley PLC/PACs and Factorytalk View ME/SE HMI and SCADA).
• Translate process or packaging applications into detailed construction packages for control panel designs and electrical installation scopes. Construction packages typical include equipment arrangement drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, control panel drawings, etc.
• Mentor and supervise project team members, enhancing team collaboration and project execution.
• Provide comprehensive lifecycle support for projects, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform site surveys and offer hands-on support during installation, focusing on control system deployment.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant codes (UL508A, NEC) and standards.
• Engage in diverse projects, enhancing your engineering and project management skills.
• Travel expectations are dependent on specific project requirements by typically require 1-3 days for an initial site visit and then a return trip to lead commissioning efforts which may take 1-4 weeks. Overall travel is anticipated to be 20-40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in control systems, manufacturing, or consulting-design environments including experience commissioning systems, preferably as a lead.
• Proficient in automation project tasks including design, client coordination, and bid package preparation.
• Skilled in control panel and network design, instrument selection, and control system programming.

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