Control Engineer 4 - Johnson City, TN

Company: M. C. Dean, Inc.
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Control Engineer 4 - Johnson City, TNID 7410Location Johnson City, TNApply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=MCDEAN&cws=62&rid=7410)Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery and processes. They work in various industries including industrial controls, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, and transportation systems. Controls engineers are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customer's complex needs.Technical Responsibilities

• Design / Engineering
• Originates design documents and leads design of Large programs
• Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs
• Narrative Design Documents
• Requirements Analysis
• System Functional Documentation (Sequence of Operations)
• Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
• Preparation of Specifications
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs.
• Plans and Design Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
• Comment Resolution
• Programming
• Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
• Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
• Author test plans for large programs
• Leads / supervises testing activities
• Author testing / commissioning procedures
• Preparation of test reports
• Originates test procedures
• Commissioning of deployed systems
• Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
• Perform Factory and Field Testing
• Maintenance
• Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operatorsManagerial Responsibilities
  • Estimates
  • Leads proposal efforts (Research / Cost Estimates / Proposal Documents) for medium to large projects
  • Works with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
  • Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
  • Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects
  • Evaluation and pricing of change orders
  • Divisional Management
  • Actively follows emerging technical trends and contributes to sector leadership and guidance in area of practice
  • Personnel Management
  • Assigns technical tasks to engineers and administrative staff in support of projects
  • Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical StaffField Experience
    • Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
    • Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
    • Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
    • Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
    • Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and softwareTools / Software
      • Experience in computer networks
      • Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
      • Experience in schedule management software
      • Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)Licensure / Certification
        • Required Certifications
        • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
        • Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: Wonderware, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
        • Preferred Licenses / Certifications
        • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
        • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
        • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
        • Professional Engineer (PE) in relevant field.Education
          • 5-7 years of experience with a Master's degree in engineering or higher
          • 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineeringAbilities
            • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
            • Sitting for extended periods of time.
            • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
            • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
            • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
            • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
            • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
            • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
            • Identify and understand the speech of another person.Applicants for this position may be required to prove that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine or demonstrate that they have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledVEVRAA Contractor

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