About the role
Overview
Senior Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.
Responsibilities
Instrumentation & Electrical Design
- Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
- Compile submittal and procurement documentation for controls and instrument hardware
- Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
Inspect completed control enclosures
System Design and Configuration
- Participate in customer design review meetings
- Assemble development system using project hardware and computers
- Configure user interface and HMI screens
- Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
- Draft system documentation from templates
- Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
Onsite System Startup
- Works in a supervised role and/or with a team at a customer site
- Install project software and configuration onto site systems
- Participate in point-to-point loop checks
- Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
- Participate in functional tests of all systems
Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
- Program field modifications as required
- Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates/redlines
- Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system
Qualifications
Technical Experience
- Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
- 8+ years of experience in related field/industry
Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
Aveva System Platform
Inductive Ignition Perspective
Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
Other useful technologies include
Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
Tridium: Niagara N4
SQL
Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.
HVAC Experience/Knowledge
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
- Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
- Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
- Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Competitive Base Salary
$100,000–$150,000, depending on experience
Performance Bonuses
Bonus structure designed to reward results
Travel Perks
Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
Full Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
Time Off
Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
Grow With Us
Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support