Senior Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Hampton (NH, VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Controls Engineer, where you will lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge control systems for diverse industries, including Power Utility and Industrial Manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with talented professionals to develop innovative solutions, ensuring project success from conception to completion. With a focus on employee ownership and a commitment to excellence, this company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and creativity. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Energy, Power Utility, and Industrial Manufacturing.
• BSEE or BS Controls preferred, with equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for various industries.
• Develop Functional Requirement Specifications and Test Plans.
• Supervise Engineers and Technicians as needed.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

Control Panel Design

Networking

SQL Database Management

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Controls

Associate in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

Job description

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 history
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

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

Major Responsibilities:

• Clarifies and documents an understanding of the customer and Business Unit Manager's requirements for a given system. Maintains current customer relationships to promote repeat business
• Supervises Engineers, Technicians, and Designers as needed
• Develops Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), Test Plans, Software Design Specifications (SDS), and support documentation for successful job design, implementation, and completion
• Design, develop, and implement control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet machine and integrated system requirements
• Develops control architecture and network architecture documents and provides network design including IP schemes and network switch configuration
• Develops control logic software and user interface applications in control systems, using hardware and instrument components, integrated with ladder logic programming, SCADA, RTU, and other IED programming. Has a strong familiarity with work with database tools such as SQL
• Selects the correct hardware and software components to complete the project. Familiar with process instruments
• Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts using AutoCAD software
• Assists with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation
• Works with automation and control system integration projects for clients in multiple industries such as Power Utility, Food, or Semiconductor
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer
• Assists with assembling and wiring control panels

Job Requirements:

• Education -BSEE or BS Controls is preferred. Other related technical bachelor of science degrees or an AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Experience - 5 to 10 years of directly related experience in Energy, Power Utility, and Industrial Manufacturing.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling

Working Conditions Standard office environment, on-site office environment, and diverse industrial and Power Plant/Utility, switchyard environments with frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones, and constant people interactions

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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