Job Information
M. C. Dean Control Engineer 3 in Suwanee, Georgia
Control Engineer 3
ID 9713
Location Suwanee, GA
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Controls Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery and processes. They work in various industries including industrial controls, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, and transportation systems. Controls engineers are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customer's complex needs.
Technical Responsibilities
Design / Engineering
Originates design documents and leads design of Large programs
Must be able to design System Platform architectures, create and program templates, and implement wizarding in templates.
Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
System Functional Documentation (Sequence of Operations)
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
Plans and Design Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
Comment Resolution
Programming
Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
Author test plans for large programs
Leads / supervises testing activities
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Maintenance
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
Managerial Responsibilities
Estimates
Leads proposal efforts (Research / Cost Estimates / Proposal Documents) for medium to large projects
Works with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects
Evaluation and pricing of change orders
Divisional Management
Actively follows emerging technical trends and contributes to sector leadership and guidance in area of practice
Personnel Management
Assigns technical tasks to engineers and administrative staff in support of projects
Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
Field Experience
Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
Data Center experience preferred.
Must be familiar with EPMS and HVAC Control applications of System Platform.
Tools / Software
Experience in computer networks
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Experience in schedule management software
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Licensure / Certification
Required Certifications
Certification in Niagara and/or DDC platform
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
Must be certified in Niagara and have experience with at least one manufacturer of Niagara in order of preference: Distech, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, JCI.
Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: WonderWare, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Professional Engineer (PE) in relevant field
Education
3-5 years of experience with a Master's degree in engineering or higher
5-7 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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