Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power and Energy

The RoviSys Company; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Lead Control Systems Engineer, where you'll spearhead Power and Energy Automation projects. This role involves leading a talented team, providing technical guidance, and ensuring successful project execution. You'll design and configure control systems, support onsite startups, and train customer representatives on system operations. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry. If you have a passion for automation and a drive for success, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in controls systems engineering.
• Strong technical background in automation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Power and Energy Automation projects.
• Provide technical support and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Troubleshooting

Software Calibration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Related Technical Degree

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite

RS Logix/Studio 5000

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

Distech Controllers

SQL

VBA

Python

Kepware OPC server

VMware

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Sales Support

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

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Evaluate instrumentation and select devices appropriate for the project
• Evaluate 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

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

Onsite System Startup

• 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

• Bachelor's 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.

Pay Range: $80K - $130K