Electrical / Automation / Controls Engineer

Electrical / Controls / Automation Engineer responsible for all aspects of specifying, designing, configuring, testing, supervision, and manufacturing of control/electrical/automation systems. Will work as a technical reference for designers and engineering technicians that are responsible for automation, instrumentation, and control system integration/development. Will aid remotely for on-site installation and support of PLC/HMI/Computer based hardware. Provide schedule, cost, and status information to project managers on multi-discipline projects. Communicate effectively with clients and co-workers, and works well with others, will report to the location manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

Role requires:

• Knowledge and experience with design of control systems & Instrumentation equipment, electrical control panels, and control systems
• Strong analytical background
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Installation and commissioning experience is a plus but is not required
• Maintaining, modifying and upgrading existing systems
• Experience of a wide variety of EC&I related PLC/SCADA software such as Siemens Step 7/WinCC/TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley RSLogix5000 and FactoryTalk is a plus but is not required
• Computer Programming background is a plus but is not required
• Knowledge of requirements for equipment and installation in hazardous areas (ATEX, IECEx, NEC, NFPA etc.)
• Knowledge of DNV, ABS. API and MODU codes/standards is a plus but is not required
• Communicate effectively with clients and co-workers as well as direct manager

Qualifications and Skills

Experience:

• Min 5 years experience in a similar role, field or industry experience may substitute depending on experience level
• Must have good inter-personnel communication and report writing skills
• Participates in a high level of productivity, initiative, teamwork, and employee satisfaction
• Must have a positive approach to problem finding and problem-solving
• Must be well versed in various computer skills and common programs, the use of the MS-Office Suite, and have a working knowledge of CAD and other similar design software

Qualifications :

• BS or greater in Electronic & Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent experience
• Must have valid US work credentials
• Position is in the Houston Texas area
• Travel could be required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have working knowledge of CAD and/or similar design software?
• Are you located in the Houston Metro area currently or will you have to relocate?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• electrical equipment in explosive environments: 5 years (Required)
• Electrical Engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Instrumentation: 5 years (Required)
• PLC, HMI and related hardware: 5 years (Required)
• Controls, Automation: 5 years (Required)
• Electrical Panel, Equipment Design: 2 years (Required)
• VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives): 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• License or certification : COMPEx or similar? (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations