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Washington Gas · 2 weeks ago

WGL- Sr. Control Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $136K/yr

5+ years exp

Washington Gas is a North American energy infrastructure company focused on delivering clean and affordable natural gas. The Sr. Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing hardware and software automation and control solutions for Gas Control and field locations, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas.

Oil and Gas

Responsibilities

Using in-depth knowledge of process control systems, communication infrastructure and information systems, collaborates with internal organizations to determine system requirements

Develops control system drawings including control panel layouts, electrical diagrams, and loop diagrams from P&IDs

Develops code for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) using vendor specific industrial programming languages to automate Gate Station control and monitoring of flow, pressure, temperature, and odorization of natural gas, as well as Plant; control and monitoring of compressors, boilers, pumps, valves, for peak shaving operations

Implements and maintains diverse communications to provide remote control and monitoring of Gate Station and Plant systems using various ICS protocols over serial and Ethernet

Interfaces with communication vendors and applies knowledge of communication protocols to troubleshoot and resolve problems

Develops code and configures communications for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) using vendor specific programming languages to provide a graphical interface to the gas delivery system. Administers and develops code for MS SQL/ANSI SQL and vendor specific data archiving applications for reporting, analysis, historical reference and compliance

Provides direction to production engineering on requirements for control system inputs/outputs, data communications, conduit, and instrumentation cable

Performs start-up operations to determine that system requirements have been met and to insure equipment will perform within design parameters

Provides technical support and training to operations personnel for all industrial automation systems of Washington Gas and its affiliates

Collaborates with Production Engineering, Gas Control, and other departments to insure system integrity

Performs project management functions on projects, including coordinating resources from different departments

Develops operation and maintenance procedures, programs and standards including wiring schematics

Researches new products and performs product evaluation, testing and recommendations to refine processes

Qualification

Industrial Control SystemsSCADA ProgrammingPLC ProgrammingProcess Control TheoryControl Panel DesignWiring DiagramsICS ProtocolsAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeTechnical SupportProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required

5+ Years proven experience with industrial control systems required

Demonstrated knowledge of process control theory and of electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation systems required

Demonstrated knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) protocols required

Demonstrated experience programming in least (2) SCADA software platforms and at least (2) PLC platforms required

Demonstrated experience developing wiring diagrams and control panel designs from P&IDs required

Demonstrated ability to develop control sequences and PLC programming from P&IDs required

Demonstrated experience supporting startup and commissioning of control systems for complex industrial or pipeline processes

Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Project, Excel, PowerPoint) to share, retrieve, research and present business information

Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to exhibit good judgment while working with a potentially volatile commodity

Demonstrated ability to write and present diverse ideas logically and concisely

Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors and peers

Preferred

Working knowledge of control systems in natural gas and propane processing, storage and handling facilities and gas flow measurement

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Incentive bonus plans

Holiday pay

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company

Washington Gas

Washington Gas Light Company is a regulated natural gas utility providing safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.3 million customers throughout Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia.

Founded in 1848

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees