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Overview Senior Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner. The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the users needs utilizing the minimum essential design. Senior Control Systems Engineers Demonstrate high integrity, a willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations, a desire for continual challenge and development, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to lead a controls engineering team. Reports to: Operations Director Job Responsibilities & Qualifications Responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to: Interface with customers to develop User Requirements documentation Lead project teams to execute the controls hardware and/or software scope Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements Perform initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration Historian configuration Develop testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan Oversee electrical controls construction at the clients site and verify that the system is being installed as designed provide technical support to the construction effort Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results Provide post-commissioning support to the clients operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel Travel to the clients site as required Required Experience / Abilities Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific/technical field Ideal Experience 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role At least 5 years experience with one or more of the following platforms: Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix Siemens S7, PCS7 Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox Novatech D/3 Honeywell Experion Foxboro I/A HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms: Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation Inductive Automation Wonderware Siemens iFix Iconics Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms: OSIsoft PI PTC Thingworx Inductive Automation Ignition Aspentech Rockwell Automation Siemens Wonderware Experience in the selection, specification, and installation design of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging Team Leadership and Client Relations Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr