Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power and Energy

The RoviSys Company; Tempe, Bloomington (AZ, IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Control Systems Engineer, where you'll design and lead innovative Power and Energy Automation projects. This role is pivotal in providing technical guidance, managing project teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective system design and implementation. You'll engage in hands-on activities, from creating electrical schematics to conducting system testing and customer training. If you have a passion for technology and a drive to deliver excellence in automation, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Power and Energy Automation projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Design and configure control systems for automation projects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Customer Relationship Management

Troubleshooting

System Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite

RS Logix/Studio 5000

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

BACnet and LON 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