Senior Controls Engineer

Hired by Matrix

Eden Prairie, MN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$110,000–$125,000 Per Year

SKILLS

AutoCAD, Biology, Budgeting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Calibration, Change Requests/Orders, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Construction, Construction Support, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Customer Training, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Equipment Specification, Food and Beverage Industry, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Multitasking, National Electrical Code, Oil and Gas, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Schedule Development, Schematics, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), System Start-Up, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Eden Prairie, MN

POSTED

2 days ago

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining an engineering solutions company. If so, our client is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer.

Position Type:

Direct Hire
Hybrid

Required

Education
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent experience is required. Interest in progressing to a PE license will be supported.
Experience: 10 years of experience with capabilities in below areas:
- Preparation of electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control panel specifications for purchase of materials and equipment and/or the solicitations of labor
- Experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution 480VAC and under
- Experience in the installation, checkout, and commissioning of electrical, instruments, and control systems
- Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state and local code requirements; includes hazardous area requirements
- Familiar with construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
- Familiar with construction and installation standards and specifications for use by electrical contractors
- Document and organize projects according to established procedures using various tools including computer software such as CAD, Excel, and Visual Manufacturing
- Review of fabricator and external design drawings, documentation and fabrication sequence
- Provide cost estimates for electrical controls according to established guidelines
- Monitor status and ensure delivery of project deliverables within budgeted cost and schedule
- Experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas and Mining
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills needed. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients
- Experience with PLC programming is preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD is desired
- Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
- Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities:

Senior Electrical Engineer will interact directly with the customers engineers and drafters in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying electrical solutions.
Researches systems ideas and draws up plans for power and control at 480 VAC and below, including instrumentation and control devices.
Responsible for reviewing and developing system specifications and drawing packages.
Conducts factory tests as needed.
In addition provide support throughout the construction and commissioning of the electrical and control systems they have designed including installation and wiring, check-out support, and commissioning/qualification.
As a Senior Engineer, may be required to manage a team of engineers to meet overall schedule requirements.
Will be responsible for overall quality.
During proposal phases should be experienced with developing a scope of work and cost estimate of hours for the deliverables.
Will Project Manage jobs of various sizes.
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for 480 VAC designs and drawings including motor branch circuits, power distribution and transformation, MCC design and specification, and electrical equipment specification
- Responsible for hazardous area design including Class I Div. 1 and Div. 2 code and design requirements
- Instrument specification, wiring, troubleshooting, and calibration
- Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts.
- This effort includes the ability to architect and specify control system designs and give work direction to technicians creating the drawings
- Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state, and local code requirements
- Work at customer sites to perform the system checkout and start-up of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
- Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
- Individual will be working on electrical and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including life sciences
- Must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Should be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
May act as Technical Lead or Project Manager. This includes but not limited to:
- Develops scope of work and cost estimates for the deliverables
- Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
- Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
- Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities and deliver quality output
- Develop schedules for WM and customer requirements
- Evaluate progress on projects and details changes
- Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
- Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Vimal at (201) 212-6430 to learn more.

About the Company

Hired by Matrix

We believe in putting people together for the right reasons. Getting you a great job that makes you feel fulfilled in your career. Finding the perfect candidate to help you achieve business success. Whether you are looking for the best candidate for your company or searching for your next career move, we are dedicated to making sure you thrive. We take your needs personally and have a variety of services to ensure you reach your goals. We listen to the needs of our clients and candidates and then thoughtfully match the right person with the right job. When people come together doing what they love success is guaranteed and partnerships last.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

http://www.hiredbymatrix.com

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