Sr Controls Engineer

IS International Services; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a controls engineer with over 12 years of experience in the automation industry. The role entails managing controls projects, collaborating within teams, and requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Excellent compensation and benefits are offered, with opportunities for travel and personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Excellent compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in controls industry required.
• Strong knowledge in controls project design and implementation.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage controls project tasks with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate within a team on large distributed projects.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot controls project issues.

Skills

Integrity

Self-motivation

Communication

Studio5000

FactoryTalk View

Networking

Control Panel Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Computer Engineering or related

Tools

PLC/DCS Hardware layout

Ethernet Communication

RS-232 Communication

RS-485 Communication

Variable Frequency Drives

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

Company Description:

IS International Services LLC (IS) is a uniquely qualified business providing engineering services to customers of varying size and industry. We offer both engineering and project consulting services. Our engineers specify control system hardware, software design, along with I&C and electrical design on in-house projects. We specialize in system integration including PLC and DCS programming with expertise in many different platforms. Our process experience ranges from power generation, power transmission, factory automation, to oil and gas process automation.

The successful candidates will have working experience in the automation industry, control panel design, and computer programming experience. Potential candidates will have the qualifications below:

• Operates and interacts with others at a high degree of integrity
• Self-motivated achiever
• Good written and verbal skills, able to clearly convey ideas and concepts to others
• Strong Studio5000 experience including:
• Ladder, Function Block Diagrams (FBD), Structured Text
• Systems with 10+ devices
• Peripheral device integration exposure including: barcode readers, RFID, etc.
• Moderate FactoryTalk View SE & ME experience
• Comfortable with virtualized environments
• Exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is a plus, not required
• MS Server, networking experience
• Control Panel Design and review
• PLC/DCS Hardware layout
• Communications: Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, Serial
• Variable frequency drive and motor sizing for applications
• Supplementary protection
• Sizing wire, breakers, transformers, etc.
• Field start-up and commissioning experience
• Up to 25 % travel for commission projects outside the Atlanta area.
• Occasional weekends and overtime as is typical in the controls industry
• Ability to work from heights and lift occasionally up to 75 pounds
• Minimum of 12years of related experience in the controls industry

Responsibilities:

The controls engineer will handle controls project related tasks with minimal oversight. The individual must be capable of working within a team environment on large distributed projects. Candidates must conduct them self professionally with their peers and with clients. The desired candidate will be capable of problem solving and troubleshooting issues related to controls projects.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a reputable engineering school in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Computer or other related Engineering disciplines.

Knowledge and Experience:

The engineer should have a solid understanding of controls project design and implementation. Generally 12 years of successful experience in the controls industry. Candidates with advanced education will be considered in lieu of experience.

Excellent compensations and benefits.