The Control Systems Engineer 3 will fulfill the role of project responsible engineer and is responsible for all technical aspects of the physical and/or the software layer of the project automation scope. They will interact with the client, the Dynalectric project team and other project disciplines and trades during all stages of the project. The Control Systems Engineer 3 will provide technical leadership for multiple projects/assignments, participate in department personnel decisions and, in collaboration with the project manager, ensure that all project schedule and quality objectives are satisfied.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including periodic updates.
Peer-review the design work of colleagues to ensure that project quality objectives are satisfied.
Direct the design of control systems architectures to satisfy user requirements for communications, integration, data acquisition and redundancy.
Direct the development of project related drawing and documentation packages such as wiring diagrams, control panels, interconnect diagrams, specifications and manuals.
Direct the specification of instruments, valves and analyzers.
Configure, program, test, and troubleshoot control systems and networks.
Direct the configuration, programming, testing and troubleshooting of graphical user interfaces.
Direct the configuration, programming, testing and troubleshooting of data historians.
Direct the development of project test protocols including FAT, SAT and SIT.
Prepare detailed design specifications.
Direct the configuration, programming, testing and troubleshooting of instruments, valves and VFDs.
Lead interactive design reviews with the client and the clients consulting engineers.
Execute FAT, SAT and SIT protocols.
Provide onsite support and service for local clients.
Prepare recommendations to remediate or update existing control systems to meet client needs (e.g., component obsolescence or additional functionality).
Identify and vet new and/or unfamiliar technologies, products, and services that can reduce client costs or add value.
Provide engineering support for the foremen responsible for system installation and commissioning.
Provide technical support and training to less-senior colleagues.
PERFORMANCE DOMAINS:
Control Panel Design: Panel layout and power distribution, enclosure selection, breaker/fuse selection, I/O selection, loop drawings, VFD selection/configuration, relational database maintenance, UL 508A compliance.
Control System Design: System architecture, device level LANs, controller selection, hazard analysis and mitigation, circuits for hazardous areas (XP, IS, NI), safety circuits
and interlocks, overpressure relief device selection, specification development, test protocol development, RFI generation.
Instrumentation and Final Control Elements: Configuration of and application limitations for common pressure/level/temperature sensor technologies, analyzers,
flow meters, toxic and combustible gas detectors. Control valve sizing and selection, regulator sizing and selection, instrument and valve datasheets, material compatibility
with common process fluids.
Codes and Standards: NFPA 701 (national electrical code), ISA RP-12 (intrinsic safety), ISA S882 (batch), ASME BPE3 (bioprocessing equipment), ASME BPCV4 (pressurized
vessels), ANSI B16.55 (pipe flanges and fittings), UL 508A (industrial control panels).
Control System Software Development: Control logic development, graphical user interface development, network configuration, time sequence database development, communication protocols.
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- Bachelors in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering
- 7+ years of experience as control/automation engineer
- Proficiency in control panel design, control system design, control system software development, and final control element instrumentation
- Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (see performance domains in job description)
- Control Systems Engineering PE license (Any State)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.