Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Controls Engineer — Electrical & Automation Systems
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLiberty Personnel Services, Inc. is an engineering organization seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for electrical and automation engineering on large-scale projects. This role involves designing control systems from concept through implementation, including hardware, software, and network architecture.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyB2BSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Design electrical and control systems from concept based on project requirements
Develop control system architecture including hardware, software, and network components
Perform electrical panel design, power distribution calculations, and system layout optimization
Create designs using drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
Coordinate system integration with multiple engineering disciplines
Optimize facility layouts and equipment placement to improve efficiency and reduce voltage drop
Manage vendor deliverables to ensure compliance with safety, functional, and contractual requirements
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications
Conduct hazard analysis and develop risk mitigation strategies
Design safety-critical systems with redundancy for reliability and fault tolerance
Develop automation solutions involving complex motion control and integrated systems
Produce technical documentation including system descriptions, design specifications, panel drawings, network layouts, and testing procedures
Perform engineering calculations and analysis such as:
Short circuit protection
Harmonics and noise reduction
Load flow and power consumption
Protective relay and circuit design
Ground fault monitoring
Safety system implementation (SIL/PL knowledge preferred)
Design and implement PLC/DCS control logic to meet process requirements
Develop software and system documentation including design plans, operation descriptions, and test procedures
Program and troubleshoot control systems using:
Ladder Logic (required)
Structured Text (required)
C++ (preferred)
Visual Basic (preferred)
Perform processor loading, scan time, and network performance analysis
Develop efficient, maintainable control code with strong diagnostic capabilities
Troubleshoot control system issues and perform root cause analysis
Support system start-up, commissioning, and debugging activities
Lead technical project activities and provide guidance to engineers, technicians, and contractors
Work on automation and control integration projects across industrial and manufacturing environments
Support installation activities, including occasional off-shift work as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevant experience
5+ years of experience in electrical or controls engineering
Design electrical and control systems from concept based on project requirements
Develop control system architecture including hardware, software, and network components
Perform electrical panel design, power distribution calculations, and system layout optimization
Create designs using drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
Coordinate system integration with multiple engineering disciplines
Optimize facility layouts and equipment placement to improve efficiency and reduce voltage drop
Manage vendor deliverables to ensure compliance with safety, functional, and contractual requirements
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications
Conduct hazard analysis and develop risk mitigation strategies
Design safety-critical systems with redundancy for reliability and fault tolerance
Develop automation solutions involving complex motion control and integrated systems
Produce technical documentation including system descriptions, design specifications, panel drawings, network layouts, and testing procedures
Perform engineering calculations and analysis such as: Short circuit protection, Harmonics and noise reduction, Load flow and power consumption, Protective relay and circuit design, Ground fault monitoring, Safety system implementation (SIL/PL knowledge preferred)
Design and implement PLC/DCS control logic to meet process requirements
Develop software and system documentation including design plans, operation descriptions, and test procedures
Program and troubleshoot control systems using: Ladder Logic (required), Structured Text (required)
Perform processor loading, scan time, and network performance analysis
Develop efficient, maintainable control code with strong diagnostic capabilities
Troubleshoot control system issues and perform root cause analysis
Support system start-up, commissioning, and debugging activities
Lead technical project activities and provide guidance to engineers, technicians, and contractors
Work on automation and control integration projects across industrial and manufacturing environments
Support installation activities, including occasional off-shift work as needed
Preferred
Experience with system integration, safety engineering, instrumentation, and automation programming
Familiarity with industry standards, contract documents, and technical specifications
Experience with major industrial automation platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Experience with distributed remote I/O and industrial networks
Experience collecting field data and performing system design functions
C++ (preferred)
Visual Basic (preferred)
AutoCAD preferred
Company
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Liberty Personnel is widely recognized as the finest direct placement and contract recruiting firm in the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck LaBenski
Co-Founder, Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Trainer
Stephen Moore
Vice President
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