GHD · 5 hours ago
Senior Instrumentation & Controls/Automation Engineer
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $157K/yr
15+ years expGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. They are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls/Automation Engineer to help clients innovate and transform their operations in the municipal and industrial sectors by delivering modern plant automation services and collaborating on complex projects.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards
Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan
Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions
Lead major equipment rebuilds; guide planned installation of complex systems
Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters
Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards
Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
PE license a plus
Minimum of 15 years of automation & control systems experience
Understanding of and experience in the development of SCADA systems, Databases and Analytics
Proficiency in Allen-Bradley automation platforms, other manufacturers a plus
Knowledgeable about the latest Industrial Automation Hardware, Software, Communications, Cybersecurity, and IoT devices and platforms
Background/Experience in Instrumentation and Controls design
Strong system integration experience
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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