TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering) · 2 weeks ago
Automation & Controls Engineer III
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
7+ years expTAI is a leading multidisciplinary firm providing expert engineering and technical services. The Automation & Controls Engineer III will lead detailed electrical and process controls design for various projects, ensuring compliance with industry codes and coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities
Individuals in this position are responsible for planning, organizing, and performing detailed electrical and controls design and support management of engineering activities
This position receives general administrative direction from the division manager and is responsible for process controls design of multiple projects of varying complexity
Research applicable industry standards, prepare engineering studies, analysis of systems, preliminary and detailed engineering designs
Develop engineering specifications and project cost estimates
Review work of project design team, check progress of work and alert managers to change of scope and additional services
Coordinate most aspects of project document completion
Direct CAD designers for the preparation of construction drawings
Interpret and apply applicable codes
Independently work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to codes is required
Coordinate project design with other engineering disciplines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of Seven (7) years of controls design experience
Ability to communicate with customers to gather critical information
Working Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70)
Effectively manage multiple ongoing project and tasks
Assure compliance with company and client CAD standards
Capable of performing field surveys in order to document existing conditions
Review construction packages from designers for company and department standards
Capable of specifying, designing, programming and maintaining automation control systems for industrial, power, oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage facilities with significant expertise in at least one of the core industries served by TAI
Capable of specifying both digital and analog instrumentation (Level, Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Analytical - pH, LEL, O2, CO, CO2, etc.) and integrate to construction and panel drawing sets
Capable of specifying Electrical Component and Field Devices (combination starters, VFD's, MCC's, pushbuttons/selector switches, heat trace, etc.)
Capable of designing, reviewing and approving Electrical Construction Drawing sets including but not limited to instrument location plan, conduit block and network architecture drawings
Capable of designing, reviewing and approving PLC control panel and motor control panel drawings
Capable of with specification and programming of controls systems including Rockwell family of processors and HMI's, ability to program new applications and modify existing applications with ample annotation for future reference
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Modbus, Profibus and other industrial communication protocols
Working knowledge of and ability to specify control systems for use in hazardous area locations as identified by NFPA 70
Working knowledge of ISA standards and ability to interpret and contribute to development of P&ID
Working knowledge of and ability to design robust safety circuits and specify components of varying industry requirements
Working knowledge of NFPA 79
Candidates must have experience with at least one of the following software: Rockwell RSLogix 5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, FactoryTalk View SE & ME, RSlinx, Siemens PLC, Iconics Genesis 64, Design S
Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
AutoCAD (ability to open drawings, navigate, edit text, and print)
Preferred
Professional Engineer licensure is preferred
Experience programming Wonderware, IFix, Maple, Delta V, Siemens, Omron, Modicon, Mitsubishi and Koyo is a plus
Experience programming SCADA and SQL is a plus
Benefits
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
PTO and Paid Holidays
Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances.
Company funded life and long-term disability insurances.
Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
401(k)with employer match
Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.
Company
TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering)
TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering) is a full-service, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction firm built to scale — delivering mission-critical, integrated solutions across the full design–build–maintain lifecycle.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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