Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power and Energy

NR Consulting; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to spearhead innovative Power and Energy Automation projects. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, design instrumentation and electrical systems, and oversee system configuration and startup. You will work closely with customers, ensuring their needs are met through effective communication and technical expertise. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge technology while collaborating with a dynamic team. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong background in electrical and instrumentation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead Power and Energy Automation projects with technical guidance.
• Design and configure PLC and DCS control algorithms.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Controls Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Instrumentation Design

Electrical Design

System Configuration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field

Tools

Rockwell

Aveva

Inductive Ignition

Distech

Johnson Controls

Tridium

SQL

Kepware OPC

ThinManager

VMware

Job description

Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power and Energy

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Overview

Lead Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading Power and Energy Automation projects.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Sales Support

• Provide technical guidance and act as part of the leadership team
• Identify and assign tasks within the project team
• Assist with change order generation by estimating hardware costs and engineering effort
• Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Evaluate instrumentation and select appropriate devices
• Evaluate and select controls hardware
• Compile submittal documentation
• Create panel layouts and electrical schematics
• Procure hardware
• Support panel fabrication technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

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

Onsite System Startup

• Install project software and configuration
• Perform point-to-point loop checks
• Perform software calibration and tuning
• Conduct functional system tests
• Troubleshoot installation issues
• Support customer testing
• Program field modifications as needed
• Train customer representatives

Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related technical degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Controls experience with technologies such as Rockwell, Aveva, Inductive Ignition, Distech, Johnson Controls, Tridium, SQL, scripting languages, Kepware OPC, ThinManager, VMware

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting