Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power and Energy

Paladin Consulting; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join their team in Manassas. This role involves providing technical leadership, designing and configuring control systems, and ensuring successful onsite system startups. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and lead customer interactions, making a significant impact on project success. If you have a passion for engineering and thrive in collaborative environments, this opportunity offers a chance to grow your career while contributing to innovative solutions in the control systems field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead customer design review meetings and configure control algorithms.
• Provide technical guidance and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Controls Experience

PLC Configuration

Electrical Design

Instrumentation Evaluation

Scripting Languages (VBA, Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite

RS Logix/Studio 5000

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

BACnet and LON Distech Controllers

SQL

Kepware OPC Server

ThinManager

VMware

Job description

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in Manassas, VA.

We work with companies that offer environments for our employees to contribute, learn, and advance their career. We treat you like you are part of the family.

Job Title: Lead Control Systems Engineer
Work Location: Manassas, VA
Duration: Full time
Education/Experience Required: 3+ years related experience
- Bachelors Degree in technical field or related field/industry

Job Description & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%)

• 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 (20%)

• 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 (30%)

• 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 (30%)

• 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

Skills & Qualifications:
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.

For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at www.paladininc.com.

Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.