Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Controls & Communications Engineer to provide technical oversight and coordination for a major industrial controls project. This individual will serve as the owner's representative and technical lead for controls and communications activities, working closely with a third-party systems integrator to ensure successful design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of control system infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), industrial networking, instrumentation, and process controls.
Responsibilities:
· Provide technical oversight and guidance to a third-party controls integrator throughout the project lifecycle.
· Review and validate control system architecture, network design, instrumentation plans, and process control strategies.
· Act as the primary technical liaison between project stakeholders, engineering teams, operations personnel, and controls contractors.
· Monitor project execution to ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and operational requirements.
· Support configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning of SCADA and DCS platforms.
· Review and approve controls documentation, including:
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Instrument Indexes
- I/O Lists
- Network Drawings
- Control Narratives
- Cause-and-Effect Matrices
- Test Procedures
· Provide troubleshooting support for control system, instrumentation, and communication network issues.
· Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and startup activities.
· Ensure cybersecurity, network reliability, and system performance considerations are incorporated into project execution.
· Assist with operator training, system turnover, and post-implementation support.
Required:
· Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
· 7+ years of experience with industrial control systems and automation projects.
· Strong knowledge of:
- SCADA Systems
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Industrial Communications and Networking
- Instrumentation and Process Controls
- PLC and HMI Integration
· Experience overseeing controls contractors, system integrators, or EPC teams.
· Ability to review technical documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
· Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills.
Preferred:
· Direct experience with
Emerson Ovation DCS.
· Experience in power generation, utilities, water/wastewater, manufacturing, process industries, or other industrial facilities.
· Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as:
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Ethernet/IP
- DNP3
- OPC
- IEC Protocols
· Experience with commissioning and startup of large-scale industrial control systems.
· Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.