Senior Controls

SUMMARY:
Our client has a Senior Controls/Project Engineer position available in Addison, IL. This person will provide project management and hardware engineering leadership in delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
The Project Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead our clients team of engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and shepherding automation solutions through the production process. This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships. The Project Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
Experience with large system process controls in Wastewater/Water Treatment, Petro Chemical, Biochemical or Nuclear industries is key.
15+ years of experience
Must have strong technical experience and willing to perform a technical role and be comfortable in a management and customer facing role (supporting sales team as subject matter expert).
Must be able to understand the business side and how fixed bid projects work and how to make them successful.
Must be a problem solver and excellent communicator.
Extensive experience in the design of electrical schematics, particularly focusing on their expertise in power distribution across various voltages such as 480VAC, 230VAC, 208VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC.
Perform Control Panel FLA, Heating/Cooling, and SCCR Calculations.
PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Wonderware, GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Schneider, and Siemens.
DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar.
Overseeing daily operations and activities of projects up to $1.5M
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Hybrid – will spend time in the office, working remotely and at client sites.
Ability to travel up to 25% around the Chicago area with occasional out-of-state travel to surrounding states.
Occasional overnight shifts as installations will take place during off/closed hours.
This is a 100% employee-owned company.