Controls & Automation Engineer III

What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments. This position can operate as the technical lead or team member on any given project. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilize department standards and policies.

• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.

• Providing on-site assistance during startup.

• Providing technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel in the department.

• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and C&A Office Leaders.

• Producing estimate level automation system architecture designs and bill of material generation suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

• Producing control system installation specifications.

• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the most simple, efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.

• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and equipment lists suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

• Designing control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.

• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.

• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes which have been identified.

• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for Controls & Automation input.

• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data and retrieve existing control system configuration.

• Applying knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.

• Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.

• Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of control system and HMI programming.