Senior Control Systems Engineer — SCADA & Automation

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,769 - 104,595; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Analyst, Control Systems Engineering to join the University Control Systems team within Duke Utility & Engineering Services. You’ll design, monitor, and improve facility control and SCADA systems, collaborating with IT and engineering colleagues to ensure reliable operation of central plant and campus utilities.

The role emphasizes programming, project design, system documentation, and training, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• BS in ME/EE or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree plus 8 years of relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, planning, evaluation, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of University automation / control systems.
• Operate and maintain PLCs and DDC devices that support district energy and other facility automation systems.
• Monitor facility systems to ensure efficient operation and data flow between software and hardware.
• Team with other engineering disciplines and commissioning agents to ensure projects meet guidelines.
• Develop and execute control system training programs for staff.
• Collaborate with FMD Engineering staff, Vendors, FMD Trades on improvements.
• Update control logic and source code when necessary.

Skills

Control systems knowledge

SCADA systems

Siemens Apogee

Iconics

DDC/SCADA graphics

Windows environments

Problem solving

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree (ME/EE) or equivalent

Associate degree (HVAC/Electrical) or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Apogee

Iconics

BlueBeam

Job description

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Analyst, Control Systems Engineering to join the University Control Systems team within Duke Utility & Engineering Services. You’ll design, monitor, and improve facility control and SCADA systems, collaborating with IT and engineering colleagues to ensure reliable operation of central plant and campus utilities.

The role emphasizes programming, project design, system documentation, and training, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and