Controls Engineer

• We have a Controls Engineer position open in Orlando FL. This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on largescale 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.
  
• This client is a 100 employeeowned ESOP and one of the largest and most wellestablished engineering companies in the United States.
  

• Design systems from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control components based on project requirements.
  
• Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred).
  
• Provide input and system modification as needed for system integration with other project disciplines.
  
• Interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layout.
  
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety functionality and all contract requirements are satisfied.
  
• Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards.
  
• Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation.
  
• Design and analysis for safetycritical parts within a control system.
  
• Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability.
  
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems.
  
• Develops documents of system configuration and design including description of operation detailed control system design description panel assembly drawings and schematics termination drawings network layout system implementation/acceptance test plans system routine maintenance/job plans.
  
• 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.
  
• Working off shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project.
  
• Physical demands: Seeing color perception hearing listening clear speech dexterity in hands driving lifting climbing ability to mount and dismount equipment pushing and pulling.
  
• Working environment/conditions: Expected to be on client location 5 days a week Standard office environment Onsite office environment and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage copy machines phones.
  
• This position requires up to 30 travel (but likely no more than 10.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. (Bachelors 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 of experience in control system design covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards attractions industry and safety engineering.
  
• Stable work history
  
• Key competencies:
  

• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
  
• Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.
  
• Ability to perform system analysis/calculations including: stress fatigue reliability life expectancy tolerance studies.
  

• Ability to design system from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control components based on project requirements.
  
• Design and analysis for safetycritical parts within a control system.
  
• 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).
  
• Experience working with hardware/software from one of the major industrial manufacturers (i.e. AllenBradly Siemens etc..
  
• Experience with ethernetbased distributed remote I/O systems.
  
• Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office environments
  
• Must be organized technically competent have effective oral and written communications experienced in working in a multidisciplined environment and interfacing with engineers designers and drafters.
  
• Ability to travel up to 30 worst case 10 worst case with last couple of years of projects).
  
• Capable of working off shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project