Senior Distributed Controls & Electrical Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineer to own Distributed Controls and Electrical Systems for critical facilities. You will guide complex projects, develop technical documentation, and mentor team members while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Preferred candidates hold a PE license with ABET-accredited BS in engineering and 8+ years of related experience, including control systems like Ovation, Mark VIE, or T3000; travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited engineering degree required.
• 8 years of related work experience in engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration is required.
• Master's degree may substitute for BS in Engineering.
• Experience with controls systems and project management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Willingness to travel 5–15%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Distributed Controls System/Electrical System owner for Dan River CC and Rockingham CT.
• Provide engineering guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor engineering work activities.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, calculations, and sketches.
• Coordinate complex projects with full technical responsibility.
• Analyze business processes and recommend enhancements and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.
• Coordinate work activities and maintain accurate records and files.
• Coach and mentor engineering professionals.
• Resolve emergent technical requests.
• Maintain the plant Risk Grid for assigned systems and equipment.
• Provide technical support for Capital and O&M projects.
• Oversee Outage and Projects Support and COSO projects to meet scope and objectives.
• Develop scope, installation, and testing requirements for electrical design changes.
• Manage vendor contracts for control/electrical systems.
• Represent the company positively and professionally.

Skills

Controls Systems

Electrical Systems

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Education

ABET Accredited Engineering Degree

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Ovation

Mark VIE

T3000

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineer to own Distributed Controls and Electrical Systems for critical facilities. You will guide complex projects, develop technical documentation, and mentor team members while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Preferred candidates hold a PE license with ABET-accredited BS in engineering and 8+ years of related experience, including control systems like Ovation, Mark VIE, or T3000; travel up to 15% may be required.