Controls Engineer Senior

What You Can Expect

As a Senior Controls Engineer at ENGIE you will serve as a senior technical resource for the industrial control systems control networks infrastructure and applications supporting utility operations across the University of Iowa campus.

This is a hands-on engineering role within a complex utility environment that includes multiple operating plants campus buildings electrical distribution infrastructure metering systems and critical services supporting healthcare research and campus operations.

You will help ensure the reliability security maintainability and long-term performance of the sites industrial control systems. This includes supporting day-to-day operations resolving complex technical issues improving system documentation and maintenance practices and contributing to the long-term controls and operational technology strategy.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced controls professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems in live industrial environments while establishing standards improving system performance and developing technical capability across an evolving engineering function.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the senior technical resource for industrial control systems (ICS) control networks metering systems and supporting infrastructure across the University of Iowa utility system
• Maintain troubleshoot and optimize control system hardware software networks servers and applications to ensure reliable secure and uninterrupted utility operations
• Support SCADA PLC HMI data historian and metering platforms through system upgrades cybersecurity patching backups recovery planning and performance improvements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation network diagrams maintenance plans work instructions and engineering standards that support safe and consistent operations
• Partner with ENGIE IT cybersecurity teams University stakeholders operations and maintenance personnel to ensure system reliability compliance and operational readiness
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting root cause analysis technical mentoring and training support for controls engineers technicians and maintenance teams
• Evaluate and support capital projects system modernization initiatives and long-term controls strategies identifying opportunities to improve reliability standardization and future system performance

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Computer Science or a related technical field with a minimum of five (5) years of industrial controls automation or ICS experience; or an associate degree in a related technical field with a minimum of seven (7) years of industrial controls automation or ICS experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems automation platforms industrial networks and supporting infrastructure within live operating environments
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming HMI development SCADA systems data historians instrumentation control system configuration troubleshooting commissioning and field support
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments Active Directory virtualization platforms industrial networking equipment system patching backups and endpoint security within an ICS or OT environment
• Working knowledge of ICS cybersecurity principles secure change management vulnerability management system hardening and access control practices
• Ability to interpret and develop technical documentation network architecture control diagrams maintenance procedures and engineering standards
• Strong communication organization and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple operational and project priorities
• Experience gained through military service in controls automation instrumentation industrial maintenance power generation operational technology (OT) cybersecurity communications systems utilities or other mission-critical technical environments is highly valued. Veterans often bring transferable technical expertise leadership problem-solving and operational discipline that align well with the responsibilities of this role and ENGIE encourages qualified veterans and transitioning service members to apply

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis - Work schedule is generally Monday through Friday during day-shift hours
• This position may require occasional after-hours support for critical operational issues
• Travel may be required up to approximately 1015% primarily for training vendor support or technical development
• Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license and be able to operate company vehicles on and around campus and plant sites
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics safety and operational policies
• Ability to work in both office and industrial field environments including climbing stairs and ladders and working around variable temperatures weather conditions and moderate noise with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

Compensation

Salary Range: $102000 $156400 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical dental vision life insurance employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance ESPP generous paid time off including wellness days holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But thats not all were dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE

ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC) a joint venture between ENGIE Meridiam and Hannon Armstrong to operate maintain and enhance the universitys Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture ENGIE designs builds operates and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe reliable cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam electricity chilled water and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

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