Job Description
Job Description
Controls Engineer (1695288) $105-120k per year
Orlando, FL
Full Time; Direct Hire
Skills : Controls Engineer, Control System Design, DCS / PLC Programming, DCS / PLC, Control Panel Design, System Design Calculations / Analysis, Short Circuit Protection, Harmonics, Noise Reduction / Cancellation, Power Consumption, Load Flow, Protective Relay / Circuit Design, Ground Fault Monitoring, Safety System Implementation (SIL rating), Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Wiring, Network Layout, Panel Layouts, Ethernet-based control systems, AutoCAD, DeltaV, Experion, 800xA, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, Microsoft Windows and Office
JOB DESCRIPTION :
- Controls Engineer position responsible for electrical / controls engineering on large-scale projects.
- Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware / software / network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation / commissioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical / control components based on project requirements.Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplinesAble to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layoutManage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfiedEnsures design complies with any local or government agency design / implementation codes in addition to client codes / standardsProject technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementationDesign and analysis for safety-critical parts within a control systemDesigning redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliabilityDesigning systems with complex motion and integration from automated systemsDevelops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation / acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance / job plansAble to perform the following system design calculations / analysis : Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction / cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay / circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL / PL rating knowledge is preferred)Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferredCapable of working “off” shifts as needed during installation / commissioning to support projectQUALIFICATIONS :
Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.Education – Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. (Bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to electrical engineering. Disciplines outside of the electrical / controls area will not be considered)Experience –5 years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering.Key Competencies –Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving.Experience working with hardware / software from one of the major industrial manufacturers (i.e. Allen-Bradly, Siemens, etc.).Experience with ethernet-based distributed remote I / O systems.Skills – All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environmentsTRAVEL : Ability to travel 10-30%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 ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS : Expected to be on client location 5 days a week, Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial / construction environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.UPON APPLYING :
You’ll likely receive an immediate chatbot with basic questions, then upon receiving your timely answers it’s possible that you’ll receive additional outreach of emails, texts and / or telephone calls from our recruiting firm if you’re being considered for this or another similar position.Upon their recommendations after having discussed the position with you, it can lead to phone, virtual, and face-to-face conversations, and interviews with hiring managers at the company.
If the job description, location, and compensation, align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply. To explore additional opportunities, visit our recruiters website job board : confidentsearchconsultants.com
Confident Search Consultants, a division of Confident Staffing, specializes in connecting engineers with exceptional career opportunities across the United States.
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Salary : $105,000 - $120,000
