Senior Controls Engineer

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Permanent

One of our clients has a Senior Electrical Engineer position available in Albuquerque, NM. This person will interact directly with the customers and client’s engineers and drafters in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying electrical solutions. The engineer research systems ideas and draws up plans for power and control at 480 VAC and below, including instrumentation and control devices.

The engineer is responsible for reviewing and developing system specifications and drawing packages. The engineer conducts factory tests as needed. In addition, they provide support throughout the construction and commissioning of the electrical and control systems they have designed including installation and wiring, check-out support, and commissioning/qualification. As a Senior Engineer, they may be required to manage a team of engineers to meet overall schedule requirements. They will be responsible for overall quality. During proposal phases, they should be experienced with developing a scope of work and cost estimate of hours for the deliverables. They will Project Manage jobs of various sizes.

Ideally, the candidate is also interested and experienced with PLC or DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, network design, and/or IT/OT equipment.

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for 480 VAC designs and drawings including motor branch circuits, power distribution and transformation, MCC design and specification, and electrical equipment specification

Responsible for hazardous area design including Class I Div. 1 and Div. 2 code and design requirements

Instrument specification, wiring, troubleshooting, and calibration

Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts. This effort includes the ability to architect and specify control system designs and give work direction to technicians creating the drawings

Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state, and local code requirements

Work at customer sites to perform the system checkout and start-up of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems

Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer

Individual will be working on electrical and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including life sciences

Must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Should be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. May act as Technical Lead or Project Manager. This includes but not limited to:

Develops scope of work and cost estimates for the deliverables

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 and deliver quality output

Develop schedules for WM and customer requirements

Evaluate progress on projects and details changes

Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements

Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Minimum Requirements

Education A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent experience is required. Interest in progressing to a PE license will be supported.

Experience

10 years of experience with capabilities in below areas:

Preparation of electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control panel specifications for purchase of materials and equipment and/or the solicitations of labor

Experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution 480VAC and under

Experience in the installation, checkout, and commissioning of electrical, instruments, and control systems

Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state and local code requirements; includes hazardous area requirements

Familiar with construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements

Familiar with construction and installation standards and specifications for use by electrical contractors

Document and organize projects according to established procedures using various tools including computer software such as CAD, Excel, and Visual Manufacturing

Review of fabricator and external design drawings, documentation and fabrication sequence

Provide cost estimates for electrical controls according to established guidelines

Monitor status and ensure delivery of project deliverables within budgeted cost and schedule

Experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas and Mining

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills needed. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients

Experience with PLC programming is preferred

Experience with AutoCAD is desired

Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager

Ability to travel out of state up to 25% and potential daily commute to Boulder CO for local client support