Hargrove Engineers & Constructors · 2 days ago
Sr Automation Engineer
Monaca, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHargrove Engineers & Constructors is a company that provides engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in various sectors. The Sr Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments, serving as a technical lead or team member, and mentoring younger engineers.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work involves both NEW capital project work as well as troubleshooting existing control system issues
New project work will consist of upgrades of obsolete PLC systems, mainly converting control loops to DCS control basis
Troubleshooting work consists of working with 30 year old Modicon PLC units, field instrumentation gremlins including pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature transmitters, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university is required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred
This position requires a minimum 10 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering
Modicon DOS programming skills – changes, additions
SIS engineering skills including 4 eye principles
Honeywell DCS programming skills
Delta V (Emerson) programming skills
Experience in the design, implementation, testing/FAT/SAT, deployment/installation, and startup/commissioning for automation projects
Ability to understand and implement the current version of ISA S88 programming standards
Ability to understand and implement the current version of IEC 61131 programming languages and standards
Ability to understand and implement the current version of OSHA 1910.119 Management of Change
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment
Ability to create accurate controls hardware installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings
Ability to develop equipment specifications for medium-sized projects involving PLC's, HMI's, DCS's, SIS's, plant information management systems (PIMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial networks, etc
Experience with three or more of the following systems (DCS, PLC, HMI, or SIS) OR Extensive knowledge of at least one of the following systems: - DCS - Honeywell TDC2000/TDC3000 - Honeywell Experion - Emerson DeltaV - Yokogawa Centum 3000 - Yokogawa Centum VP - ABB 800xA - Siemens PCS 7 - Foxboro - PLC - Allen Bradley Control Logix - Allen Bradley PLC 5 - Allen Bradley SLC 500 - Allen Bradley Micro Logix - Allen Bradley Compact Logix - Siemens S7-400 - Siemens S7-300 - Siemens S7-1200 - Siemens S7-1500 - Modicon PLC's - GE PLC's - HMI - Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE - Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View ME - Wonderware - GE iFix - SIS - Triconex - Yokogawa ProSafe - Honeywell FSC and Safety Manager - DeltaV SIS - Rockwell AAdvance - Allen Bradley GuardLogix - HIMA - Triplex - Quadlog
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project deliverables
Ability to develop control system installation specifications
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule, and a man-hour budget for a small Controls & Automation project or an area for a larger project
Ability to understand and apply company engineering design standards
Ability to read and interpret PFD's, P&ID's, and instrument loop sheets
Knowledge and application of TCP/IP networking protocols, media (twisted pair, coaxial, fiber optic, wireless, etc.), and equipment, including managed switches and routers
Knowledge and application of instrument field busses including sizing, installation, and operation
Familiarity with asset management concepts and systems
Ability to troubleshoot I/O problems in the field using a multimeter
Ability to troubleshoot software problems in the field
Ability to troubleshoot networking problems in the field using common isolation techniques and more advanced techniques such as equipment logs, cable testers, network sniffers/packet analyzers, etc
Knowledge and application of at least one of the following in support of control system installation: - Microsoft Windows Client - Microsoft Server Operating Systems - UNIX - Linux - VMS
Ability to install and configure control system vendor software on various platforms
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Broad knowledge of industrial networking
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments
Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Controls & Automation services
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks
Forecasting hours to complete professional services
Developing design criteria and scope of work
Excellent virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Preferred
Experience with command line computer interfaces
Experience with Windows Domains
Experience with Windows Active Directory
Experience with creating, using, and deploying Virtual Machines
Experience with Network Security
Knowledge of Modbus protocols (Serial and TCP)
Knowledge of Ethernet and LAN/WAN systems such as Cisco switches and routers
Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD or Microstation
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance benefits
Matching retirement contributions
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
Other benefits
Company
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Heitman
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Morgan Parker Bryan
Executive Assistant To The President / CEO + SVP-Field Svcs & Tech + VP - East Region
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