Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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 Bachelors degree in electrical engineering. (Bachelors 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.