Senior Automation Engineer Industrial & Utilities

At Excel Engineering we are the power behind our clients processes.

We are a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering industrial automation and power systems. For over 30 years weve partnered with leading companies across industries to deliver solutions that improve safety efficiency and performance.

Our work spans sectors including life sciences consumer goods chemical oil & gas and utilities giving our team the opportunity to work on complex high-impact projects.

What sets us apart is our approach we build long-term partnerships by understanding our clients operations and acting as an extension of their team. If youre looking to grow your skills take on meaningful challenges and make a real impact Excel Engineering offers the opportunity to do just that.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates all project documents according to internal processes to ensure that designs meet Clients expectations.
• Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs and HMI applications from User Requirements or Functional Specifications.
• Performs system validation according to scope documentation and project requirements.
• Work with Client to develop project scope and estimate. Develop proposals and carry project through completion.
• Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project needs; reports progress to project and engineering management.
• Design electrical schematic packages by laying out I/O designing magnetic circuits fusing control panel layouts bills of material and cable layouts.
• Performs the required sizing calculation for power heat dissipation wire sizing fusing etc.
• Performs the required calculations for Control System network layout and traffic analysis.
• Leads large projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members or runs multiple small projects with minimal direction.
• Specify and configure VFD and Servo drives for applications.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• Minimum of six (6) or more years experience as an industrial control system/automation engineer.
• Industrial electrical design experience in the following industries: Consumer Goods Renewable Energy; Gas Processing Chemical Power Waste Management or Pharmaceutical.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.

Nice to Have

• Burner Management Experience
• Combustion Control Experience
• NFPA 85
• Professional Engineer or Fundamentals of Engineering License

We offer

Growth & Development: Ongoing continuing education hands-on training and opportunities to expand your skills.

Career Advancement Support: Assistance in earning professional certifications and pursuing further education.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical dental vision and life insurance options.

Wellness Focus: Access to programs designed to support your overall well-being.

WorkLife Balance: Paid time off and flexible work environment

Flexibility & Trust: A flexible schedule and work environment built around mutual trust and accountability.

Share the Talent Share the Rewards: We value great people recommending great people which is why our employee referral program is designed to reward you continuously

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. At Excel Engineering were proud of our positive high-performing culture where teamwork continuous improvement and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment youll love being part of our team!

Excel Engineering Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability age veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic.

We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work our teams and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process please contact our Human Resources team at