Description

Controls Engineer II

Job Description

Department: Engineering

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Controls Engineering Manager

Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Positions Supervised: N/A

AIP Level: 7

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controls Engineer II primarily works with controls system design and implementation for power generation packages and other auxiliary systems. The person in this position will assist with engineering, fabrication and operations of different industrial systems including power generation, gas processing systems and battery storage systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word “May.”)

• Engineer and design control systems for various industrial system applications. Including but not limited to software design, hardware design, instrumentation design, DC distribution design and low voltage AC distribution design.
• Work with lead engineers to manage new unit builds, turbine, reciprocating engines, battery systems etc. with regards to controls systems and DC distribution design.
• Help develop/commission and test new unit equipment.
• Be the liaison between shop personnel and engineering.
• Ensure equipment meets applicable codes and standards.
• Aid operations with the installation and commissioning of power generation, auxiliary systems. and battery storage systems.
• Redline/Markup drawings.
• Mentor and lead less experienced engineers on the team
• Help develop training program for field personnel.
• QA/QC for controls components installed on new units.
• Support field units when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully passes background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Daily overtime required and in-person, predictable attendance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite tools
• Able to interpret electrical/controls drawings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• 3-7 years of previous electrical/controls engineering experience
• Knowledge of Equipment controls and logic.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology plus relevant experience will be considered.
• Woodward Controls Systems, GE Controls, or Siemens controls software experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate in a technical manner around clients.
• Ability to work within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to take instruction well and interact with other employees in a positive manner within the framework of assigned work groups.
• Efficient at Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)
• Knowledge of GE and other gas turbine related controls programs

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT: (Promotions may occur only after the following qualifications have been satisfied. Promotions are not guaranteed and are subject to availability of position openings and training availability.)

• Time in Position: Minimum 18 months
• Demonstrated ability to prove a high aptitude in technical skillsets, qualifications, competencies and abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. Controls Engineers work primarily indoors in the office. If required to go to a worksite, the work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials and operating conditions. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated personal protective equipment and must strictly adhere to safety policy.

Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws.Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

Last Reviewed 02/2024