Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power and Energy

NR Consulting; Manassas (VA); 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 ensure successful project execution through effective team collaboration. Your expertise in controls and system design will drive efficiency and reliability in automation solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Join a team that values innovation and technical excellence, where your contributions will have a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Power and Energy Automation projects with a focus on controls.
• Design and configure control systems and instrumentation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Controls Experience

Instrumentation Design

Electrical Design

System Configuration

Troubleshooting

Customer Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

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

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 a 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 for scope changes
• Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

• Create instrument lists from P&ID drawings
• Evaluate instrumentation and select appropriate devices
• Evaluate and select controls hardware
• Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
• Create panel layouts and electrical schematics
• Procure project hardware
• Support 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
• Perform internal functional and quality control testing
• Draft system documentation
• Assist with customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

• Install project software and configurations
• Conduct 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 personnel on system operation and maintenance

Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related technical degree
• At least 3 years of experience in the field/industry
• Controls experience in one or more of the following:

• Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
• Aveva System Platform
• Inductive Ignition Perspective
• Distech: 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 (preferred)

Additional Details

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