Matrix PDM Engineering · 5 hours ago
Control Systems Senior Engineer I
Matrix PDM Engineering is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer I who will be responsible for performing control system design, programming, and startup on various industrial projects. The role involves leading control systems on projects, managing resources, and ensuring the successful completion of engineering assignments.
Construction
Responsibilities
Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area
Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Acquires general knowledge of principles, practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects
Designs and conducts experiments and analysis and interprets data
Formulates and solves problems
Coordinates tasks with engineers, designers, and administrative staff
Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work
Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs
Receives general direction on key objectives
Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
Interacts with PM, client, customers, officials, contractors, and others
Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
Serves as discipline lead on projects, and manages the discipline work to achieve schedule, budget, scope, and quality objectives
Routinely prepares progress and status updates for discipline work
Leads the design of facility control systems architecture
Solicits and reviews bids for all manner of control systems equipment and services for industrial facility FEED and EPC stages
Leads the design of industrial facility control system hardware
Prepares control system documents such as lists, reports, specifications, test documents, and datasheets
Utilizes and updates template specifications and documents to prepare deliverables
Manages the preparation of and checks entire control system drawing and specification packages for the construction of large industrial facilities
May conduct project site startup activities including process control loop checkout and troubleshooting, network performance testing and troubleshooting, and acceptance testing
Performs other related duties, as directed
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering required
6+ years related engineering experience
Deep understanding of PFD's and P&ID's
Proficiency in ISA standards and PLC programming
Demonstrable success in the detailed design of industrial process facility control system architectures, control systems, control panels, networks, software, and field wiring is required
Significant experience designing, programming, and commissioning process control systems including PLC, HMI, DCS, and historian systems
Expert proficiency with a variety of programming techniques (Ladder logic, Function Block, Structured Text, etc.)
Functional knowledge of various communications protocols (Ethernet IP, Control Net, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
Expert proficiency with Rockwell Automation tools (Factory Talk View, Studio 5000, Historian, etc.)
Working knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive setup, programming, and troubleshooting (AB Powerflex in particular)
Fundamental understanding and experience designing and commissioning closed-loop control systems
Fundamental understanding of basic signal analysis and digital filtering techniques
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines
Occasional overtime will be required
Travel will be required to project sites to support start-up of controls systems
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred
MS degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is desirable
Experience working within a computer aided engineering (CAE) platform is preferred
Experience preparing FEED study deliverables and cost estimates is preferred
Functional experience with equivalent Automation tools by Schneider, Siemens, GE and Wonderware is a plus
Exhibits excellent listening, oral and written skills; ability to prepare and make project related presentations to clients is desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Disability benefits
Life and AD&D insurance
An employee assistance program (EAP)
A 401(k) plan with company match
An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
A robust wellness program
Adoption assistance
Company
Matrix PDM Engineering
Matrix PDM Engineering, a subsidiary of Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) provides multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement and construction management services to the energy and industrial markets throughout North America and in select countries around the world.