Lead Control Systems Engineer

The RoviSys Company; Aurora, Stafford (IL, VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking a Lead Controls Systems Engineer to design and lead building automation projects. This role involves overseeing technical teams, preparing hardware for projects, and ensuring successful system installations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant technical degree and 3+ years of experience in the field, including HVAC knowledge. Strong familiarity with controls systems like Rockwell and Aveva is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry.
• Experience with functional testing and creating test plans.
• Understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer meetings and provide technical guidance.
• Create instrument lists and select appropriate devices.
• Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms.
• Install project software on site systems and conduct functional tests.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Controls Experience

HVAC Knowledge

Education

Bachelors Degree in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell Suite

Aveva System Platform

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%)

• Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineer
• Identify and assign tasks within the project team
• Lead customer meetings
• Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
• Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design (30%)

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the project
• Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
• Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
• Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
• Procure project hardware
• Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration (30%)

• Lead customer design review meetings
• Configure user interface and HMI screens
• Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
• Execute internal functional and quality control testing
• Draft system documentation
• Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup (20%)

• Install project software and configuration onto site systems
• Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
• Perform software calibration and tuning
• Conduct functional tests of all systems
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
• Support additional customer testing
• Program field modifications as required
• Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
• Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
  • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
  • Aveva System Platform
  • Inductive Ignition Perspective
  • Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
• Other useful technologies include:
  • Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
  • Tridium: Niagara N4
  • SQL
  • Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
• Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
• Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
• Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems