- 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for system design 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
- Able to 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. Documents include 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
- Capable of working off shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
- Education Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering. (Bachelor s 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)
- Experience
- 5 years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards attractions industry and safety engineering.
- Key Competencies
- Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.
- Ability to perform system design functions. Planning Customer Focused Timely Decision Making Informing Organizing Priority Setting Problem Solving.
- 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.
- Skills All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments
TRAVEL: Ability to travel up to 30% worst case (10% worst case with last couple of years of projects).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: 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.
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