Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly-qualified Controls Engineer with at least 10 years of industrial experience to oversee the development of automated control systems. We primarily work with electrical systems, so our ideal candidate has at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. You use PLC programming products, such as those made by Siemens and Allen Bradley, to create reliable and user friendly control systems. You also must know how to draft schematics in AutoCAD.

Controls Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze the processes of the assigned facility or equipment

Identify shortcomings that could be opened by automation

Design systems that can automate processes

Maintain and repair systems

Inspect systems to ensure they meet safety regulations

Develop technical manuals.

Design HMI program

Design PLC programs

Provide training to customer

Commission projects

Controls Engineer Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

5+years of engineering experience

AutoCAD skills

Familiarity with common PLC hardware

Strong communication abilities

Experience with large scale water treatment or desalination plants a plus

must have experience with large motors, VFDs, valves, transmitters, sensors, machine networking and other automation related components.

some domestic and international travel required

Full-time