Controls Engineer with Amusement Park Ind Project Exp(I&C and PLC System Design)

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• We have a Controls Engineer position open in Orlando, FL.
• This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving control system design, DCS / PLC programming, control panel design, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, and experience in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
• Designs, develops, and implements DCS / PLC control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process requirements. As well as complying with any local or government agency design / implementation codes
• Knowledge of control panel and system design standards and code practices for any local or government agencies
• Develops documents detailing control configuration and design. Documents include : Theory / Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, system implementation / acceptance test plans
• Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and optimizing panel maintenance
• Able 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 rating)
• Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation
• Ability to implement control system redundancy to minimize single points of failure
• Develops schematics of control system configuration, wiring, network layout, and equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD
• Will assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentation
• Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
• Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors
• Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50k to $250k. This includes but is not limited to :
• Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
• Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
• Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities
• Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements
• Evaluates progress on project(s) and details changes
• Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
• Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience - 5+ years in the following areas is preferred :
• Ethernet-based control systems, safety systems, instrumentation, components, logic programming, and DCS programming (i.

e. DeltaV, Experion, 800xA.)

• Experience with instrumentation and controls / PLC system design (i.e. Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens) required.
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
• 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
• Skills - All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments
• TRAVEL : Ability to travel up to 35%
• 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 : Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments.

Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, and phones.