GHD · 17 hours ago
Graduate Automation Engineer
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $73K/yrGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. They are seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer to support the development of novel automation solutions for complex processes, working alongside experienced engineers and contributing to projects throughout North America.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Support senior engineers in the development of cost estimates and detailed proposals
Gain understanding and support conceptual to detailed design and software commissioning
Understand and support the design of Discrete, Continuous and Batch Control Systems
Develop specification of Process Transmitters, Analytical Instrumentation, Control Valves, Motors, & VFDs
Support the selection & specification of PLC, HMI, & SCADA system hardware and software
Develop programming skills in the IEC 61131 Programming Languages (Ladder, Sequential Functions, Function Blocks, Structured Text); familiarity with Visual Basic a plus
Understand and learn Loop Tuning
Understand and implement HMI Design: ISA-101, Alarm Management, Historians
Develop how to specify and install Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Networking, Server/Client configurations
Understand and learn OT/IT Communications Infrastructure Design, Fieldbus networking design (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, etc), Copper/Fiber design, Wireless radio and Cellular design
Understand and able to learn how to integrate Cybersecurity Design and Implementation
Producing & modifying project deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Instrument Lists, I/O Lists, Network Address Lists, Instrumentation/Equipment Specifications, Loop Diagrams, Control Panel Layouts & Bills of Materials, Installation Details, Area Plans, Conduit/Cable schedules, Construction Specifications
Coordination and assistance with system checkout & startup
Train end-users and maintenance personnel
Willingness and ability to travel 25% of the time to job sites throughout the U.S. and occasional travel to Canada
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
Knowledge of PLC/HMI program development platforms (e.g. Allen-Bradley)
Knowledge of SCADA platforms (e.g. FactoryTalk, i-FIX, Wonderware and Ignition)
Understanding of Databases and Analytics
Willingness and ability to travel 25% of the time to job sites throughout the U.S. and occasional travel to Canada
Preferred
Master's degree a plus
Familiarity with Visual Basic
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
Founded in 1928
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
Director - GHD Group
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