Onsite Project Engineer - PLC Systems

The RoviSys Company; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Onsite Project Engineer to lead the delivery of building automation projects. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership, overseeing a team while ensuring successful system installations at various customer locations. With a focus on HVAC systems and controls, you will be instrumental in troubleshooting, training customer representatives, and maintaining strong client relationships. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy hands-on project work with travel opportunities, this position offers an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the field of building automation.

Benefits

Travel Benefits

Housing Allowance

Per Diem

Premium Site Pay

Qualifications

• Experience with building automation projects and technical leadership.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team and provide technical guidance.
• Install and calibrate project software on site systems.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Troubleshooting

HVAC Knowledge

Scripting Languages (VBA, Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite

RS Logix/Studio 5000

Kepware OPC Server

ThinManager

VMware

Job description

Overview

An Onsite Project Engineer is responsible for the onsite leadership and delivery of building automation projects. Day-to-day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project.

It is expected that this role involves 100% travel with all work taking place at customer project locations. Engineers in this role are eligible for travel benefits such as housing, per diem, and premium site pay.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership (25%)

• Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
• Identify and assign tasks within the project team
• Lead customer meetings
• Maintain relationships with existing customers

Onsite System Startup (75%)

• 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 the system

Qualifications

Technical Experience (One or more of the following technologies)

• Controls Experience
  • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
• Other useful technologies include:
  • Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
• Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
• Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
• Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems.