Job Description
Job Description
Our client has a Controls Engineer position open in Orlando, FL. This position is 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.
Job Requirements
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
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- Experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering preferred.
- Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
- Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.
- 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 / PL rating knowledge is preferred)
- Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
- Capable of working off shifts as needed during installation / commissioning to support the project.
- 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.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
- Must be organized, and technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.
- Must be able to travel up to 30% worst case (10% worst case with last couple of years of projects).
- Expected to be on client location 5 days a week.
27 days ago