Automation And Control Systems Engineer

Job Title : Automation and Control Systems Engineer

Location : Houston, TX (Onsite)

Duration : Fulltime

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of cost estimates and detailed proposals
• Project management and scope development from conceptual to deal design and commissioning
• Design of Discrete, Continuous and Batch Control Systems
• Specification of Process Transmitters, Analytical Instrumentation, Control Valves, Motors, & VFDs
• Selection & specification of PLC, HMI, & SCADA system hardware and software
• Programming in the IEC 61131 Programming Languages (Ladder, Sequential Functions, Function Blocks, Structured Text); familiarity with Visual Basic a plus
• Loop Tuning
• HMI Design: ISA-101, Alarm Management, Historians
• Specification and installation of Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Networking, Server/Client configurations
• OT/IT Communications Infrastructure Design, Fieldbus networking design (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, etc), Copper/Fiber design, Wireless radio and Cellular design
• System Reliability & Safety, Redundancy Design; experience with HAZOPs and Safety Instrumented Systems are a plus
• Cybersecurity Design and Implementation
• Producing & modifying project deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Instrument Lists, I/O Lists, Network Address Lists, Instrumentation/Equipment Specifications, Loop Diagrams, Control Panel Layouts & Bills of Materials, Installation Details, Area Plans, Conduit/Cable schedules, Construction Specifications
• Coordination and assistance with system checkout & start-up
• Train end-users and maintenance personnel
• Up to 25% Travel required for out-of-town projects

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline; Master’s degree a plus
• 8+ years of automation & Control Systems experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, water/wastewater, manufacturing, and/or renewable energy industries
• Professional Engineer (PE) license will be highly regarded
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley/Modicon PLC/HMI program development platforms
• Proficiency in GE- i-FIX, Wonderware and Ignition SCADA platforms
• Understanding of Databases and Analytics

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77011 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77011: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person