Senior Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team in Hampton, NH. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge controls engineering projects, including control panel design, PLC programming, and SCADA systems. You will collaborate with a talented group of professionals, ensuring project success through effective documentation and customer relationship management. With a commitment to employee ownership and a supportive work environment, this company values your contributions and offers a chance to grow within the engineering field. Join a firm recognized for its excellence in the engineering sector and make a significant impact in the Power Utility and Industrial markets.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Energy, Power Utility, or Industrial Manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for various industries.
• Supervise Engineers and Technicians, ensuring project success.
• Develop control logic software and user interfaces.

Skills

Control Panel Design

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

Networking

SQL Databases

AutoCAD

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

PLC Systems

Job description

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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM, you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry experience
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Senior Controls Engineer position available in our Hampton, NH office. This role involves controls engineering project requirements including control panel design, RTU, SCADA, & PLC programming, networking, databases, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance for applications in the Power Utility and Industrial markets.

Major Responsibilities:

• Clarify and document customer and Business Unit Manager requirements. Maintain customer relationships to promote repeat business.
• Supervise Engineers, Technicians, and Designers as needed.
• Develop Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), Test Plans, Software Design Specifications (SDS), and support documentation for project success.
• Design, develop, and implement control systems (logic software and hardware).
• Create control and network architecture documents, including IP schemes and switch configurations.
• Develop control logic software and user interfaces, integrating ladder logic, SCADA, RTU, and IED programming, with familiarity in SQL databases.
• Select appropriate hardware and software components, and work with process instruments.
• Develop schematics and wiring diagrams, and design equipment panel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Assist with system start-up, debugging, and documentation.
• Work on automation and control system projects across various industries.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to paperwork and computer use.
• Assist with assembling and wiring control panels.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Controls; related degrees or equivalent experience accepted.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Energy, Power Utility, or Industrial Manufacturing.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Physical Demands: Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, speech, dexterity, driving, lifting, climbing, mounting/dismounting equipment, pushing, pulling.

Working Conditions: Office, on-site, industrial, and Power Plant/Utility environments with frequent PC and machinery use.

Additional Details:

• Senior level: Mid-Senior
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Automation Machinery