Controls Project Designer | Omaha, NE

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career?  At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.  We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.  We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.  From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.  We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability. IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Controls Project Designer in our Omaha, NE office. As a Controls Project Designer you will be responsible for leading design efforts for low to moderately complex projects, working closely with senior staff to ensure successful project delivery. This role also involves managing engineering design, guiding Controls Designers, and producing complete control system documentation. Principal Responsibilities: Lead design and engineering tasks for moderately complex control system projects, including networks, motor starters, PLC/SCADA systems, and enclosures. Deliver complete engineering documentation, including IO lists, device schedules, and connection diagrams. Collaborate with Controls Designers to develop hardware specifications, drawings, and submittal documents. Support programming and commissioning efforts in coordination with Senior Controls Designers. Provide hardware and software specifications for control system designs. Perform electrical system analysis and create detailed designs and calculations per code and IMEG standards. Ensure quality assurance of all control system construction documents. Communicate with clients to gather requirements, provide updates, and maintain strong relationships. Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling while tracking progress and design decisions. Identify and resolve engineering challenges through collaboration and innovative solutions. Conduct design reviews and implement IMEG quality control processes. Stay current with industry trends and contribute to safety, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Required Skills/Abilities: Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications Strong knowledge of and skills in using design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications Strong technical skills in reading and understanding and designing controls symbols and documents such as P&ID (Process & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings and symbols Ability to manage and oversee the completion of designing and engineering all aspects of a moderately sized control system Knowledge of commissioning process including items such as PLC programming, HMI development, IO loop tests, drive setup, IP addressing, exc. Strong technical and analytical skills with hands-on experience in network systems (Ethernet/IP, fiber, POE, RS232/485, switches), PLC systems (processors, I/O, HMI/SCADA, analog/digital signals), electrical circuits (AC/DC, voltage drop, wiring, protection devices), and motor starters (FVNR, FVR, soft starts, VFDs, overload and grounding detection) Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays that may range up to a two week period Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred 5 years of experience minimum required, 6 preferred, in the control systems automation and instrumentation consulting or construction industry OR Associates degree, or certificate, in Automation and Instrumentation, or Engineering preferred 9 years of experience minimum required, 10 preferred, in the control systems automation and instrumentation consulting or construction industry IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment. Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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