Senior Automation Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Matching retirement contributions

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Monaca, PA to oversee controls and automation projects. This role demands a strong technical background with over 10 years of industrial experience and requires leadership in both new projects and troubleshooting existing systems. The position offers a competitive salary package, including benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.
• Ability to create accurate controls hardware installation documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments.
• Troubleshoot existing control system issues.
• Lead the technical aspects of new capital project work.

Skills

Modicon DOS programming skills

SIS engineering skills

Knowledge of industrial networking

Familiarity with asset management concepts

Good communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot software problems

Ability to lead a small team

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Recruiting Specialist at Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Hargrove is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer to join our onsite team in Monaca, PA.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments. This position can operate as the technical lead or team member on any given project. Must be a strong technical programmer as well as be able to mentor younger engineers and specialists. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work involves both NEW capital project work as well as troubleshooting existing control system issues.
• New project work will consist of upgrades of obsolete PLC systems, mainly converting control loops to DCS control basis.
• Troubleshooting work consists of working with 30 year old Modicon PLC units, field instrumentation gremlins including pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature transmitters, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires a minimum 10 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Modicon DOS programming skills – changes, additions
• SIS engineering skills including 4 eye principles
• Experience in the design, implementation, testing/FAT/SAT, deployment/installation, and startup/commissioning for automation projects.
• Ability to understand and implement the current version of ISA S88 programming standards.
• Ability to understand and implement the current version of IEC 61131 programming languages and standards.
• Ability to understand and implement the current version of OSHA 1910.119 Management of Change.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment.
• Ability to create accurate controls hardware installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
• Ability to develop equipment specifications for medium-sized projects involving PLC’s, HMI’s, DCS’s, SIS’s, plant information management systems (PIMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial networks, etc.
• Experience with three or more of the following systems (DCS, PLC, HMI, or SIS) OR Extensive knowledge of at least one of the following systems: DCS, Honeywell TDC2000/TDC3000, Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa Centum 3000, Yokogawa Centum VP, ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS 7, Foxboro, PLC, Allen Bradley Control Logix, Allen Bradley PLC 5, Allen Bradley SLC 500, Allen Bradley Micro Logix, Allen Bradley Compact Logix, Siemens S7-400, Siemens S7-300, Siemens S7-1200, Siemens S7-1500, Modicon PLC’s, GE PLC’s, HMI, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View ME, Wonderware, GE iFix, SIS, Triconex, Yokogawa ProSafe, Honeywell FSC and Safety Manager, DeltaV SIS, Rockwell AAdvance, Allen Bradley GuardLogix, HIMA, Triplex, Quadlog
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project deliverables.
• Ability to develop control system installation specifications.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule, and a man-hour budget for a small Controls & Automation project or an area for a larger project.
• Ability to understand and apply company engineering design standards.
• Ability to read and interpret PFD’s, P&ID’s, and instrument loop sheets.
• Knowledge and application of TCP/IP networking protocols, media (twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic, wireless, etc.), and equipment, including managed switches and routers.
• Knowledge and application of instrument field busses including sizing, installation, and operation.
• Familiarity with asset management concepts and systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot I/O problems in the field using a multimeter.
• Ability to troubleshoot software problems in the field.
• Ability to troubleshoot networking problems in the field using common isolation techniques and more advanced techniques such as equipment logs, cable testers, network sniffers/packet analyzers, etc.
• Knowledge and application of at least one of the following in support of control system installation: Microsoft Windows Client, Microsoft Server Operating Systems, UNIX, Linux, VMS
• Ability to install and configure control system vendor software on various platforms.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Broad knowledge of industrial networking.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
• Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Controls & Automation services.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Forecasting hours to complete professional services.
• Developing design criteria and scope of work.
• Excellent virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with command line computer interfaces.
• Experience with Windows Domains.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory.
• Experience with creating, using, and deploying Virtual Machines.
• Experience with Network Security.
• Knowledge of Modbus protocols (Serial and TCP).
• Knowledge of Ethernet and LAN/WAN systems such as Cisco switches and routers.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD or Microstation.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management