Power System Controls Engineer

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Control Systems Engineer position oversees the development execution and delivery of control system projects. Responsibilities include automation controls systems design PLC/SCADA programming simulation and testing and start up commissioning. The Senior Control Systems Engineer also contributes to overall team performance by training/mentoring associates providing technical assistance and improving processes and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret project write-ups customer specifications drawings and correspondence
• Develop detailed electrical designs for low & medium voltage switchgear & controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to one or more utility sources
• Research & create Bill of Material
• Create AC and DC schematics component layouts wiring diagrams and one-line diagrams for project submittals construction drawings and As-builts
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies
• Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control load management control generator control microgrid control and SCADA system development.
• Create or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
• Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes NFPA NEC and UL
• Provide Engineering/Technical support to manufacturing test and product support
• Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs
• Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects
  

NOTE:This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as keeping with our corporate culture all employees are expected to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field is preferred
• 5 years experience with programming Industrial controls PLCs HMIs and Industrial communication protocols;
• Formalized training and/or education in Industrial Automation Engineering Computer Science or MIS;
• Experience implementing software used in 24x7 shop floor environments.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of low and medium voltage power systems design including grounding schemes.
• Knowledge of design of switchgear ATS and generator systems development of control system sequence of operations installation plans and test plans.
• Knowledge of installation troubleshooting design and programming of automated control systems using PLCs HMIs PC controls and distributed processing
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
• Experience creating drawings in AutoCad or AutoCad Electrical
• Knowledge of multiple PLC platforms (Rockwell/Allen Bradley Modicon/Schneider Electric Siemens GE) HMI Software (Rockwell Siemens GE Wonderware) and communication protocols such as Modbus and Canbus is required
• Knowledge of electrical codes is essential
• Knowledge of generator synchronization systems and support controls required
• Knowledge of UL891 UL1558 UL Medium Voltage & UL508A would be a plus
• Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors consultants engineers end users etc.
• Highly customer centric and a strong team player with a sense of urgency
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively within cross functional teams
• Attention to detail efficient time-management and effective planning skills with the ability to quickly adapt to multiple and often changing schedules and priorities in a deadline driven environment

Position Demands

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Work Environment

• Office area
• Manufacturing shop environment

Work Hazards: Manufacturing Environment Hazards Noise Exposure Slip Trip and Fall Hazards Ergonomic Hazards Travel Hazards Eye Hazards

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.