Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Overview

APTIM LFG Specialties is seeking a Controls and Electrical Engineer to oversee the programming design refinement and integration of our manufactured equipment. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering and uses PLC programming products primarily those made by Rockwell AutomationAllen Bradley. Familiarity with interpreting and developing P&IDs logic diagrams and wiring diagrams. May also support procurement and construction phases or projects with engineering knowledge and experience. Will be responsible for working with Electrical CAD Designer to develop process ladder logic OITs and configuring PLCs to meet project requirements along with control panel diagrams wiring diagrams and verifying proper functionality.

Key Responsibilities -------------------

• Accountabilities: • Conceptual studies • Cost and planning studies • Layouts • Design • Calculations (e.g. voltage-drop, short-circuit protection, and coordination harmonics lighting, etc.) • CAD design specification development • Testing • Programming • Drawings development
• Develop and document new PLC control and monitoring systems from concept to qualification while conforming to applicable standards.
• Maintain configuration and version control of PLC source code.
• Design, install, maintain, and modify PLC systems.
• Understand process control issues and develop control solutions with the engineering team to enhance process performance.
• Perform detailed technical analysis of complex project issues.
• Establish scope, schedules, and cost controls consistent with their discipline and compatible with client objectives.
• Manage mid-sized technical projects and serve as the technical manager on projects.
• Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Development of specifications and standards and performance of detailed engineering.
• Work on requisitions, equipment specification, and select project management related activities.
• Assist with the preparation of bid proposals and proposals for contracts.
• Assist with scheduling, conducting, and documenting meetings.
• Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions to non-standard requests.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to continually improve products or services in own discipline.
• Conduct prestart-up equipment tests (e.g. factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests) to validate installation.
• Supports field service technicians as needed.

Basic Qualifications -------------------

• 10 years of experience.
• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines.
• Equivalent experience also considered.
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred.
• Experience with construction and manufacturing.
• Experience with electrical power distribution design, construction codes, and standards a must.
• Ability to work with 120V AC -- 480V AC, 4160 ethernet, Wi-Fi, and remote communications.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Monitors and controls costs, budgets, and other cost controls.
• Solves moderately complex problems, takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Strong MS Office, word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• AutoCad, Solidworks, and P&ID experience needed.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal, electronic, and written.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Performs tasks or responsibilities as assigned by Management.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley & GE.
• Understand and be able to program, troubleshoot relays, contacts, transformers, VFDs, MCCs, chart recorders, motor starters, sensors, switches, HMI, etc.
• Work experience with Furnaces and/or Combustion systems and a working knowledge of NFPA compliance.

About APTIM ------------

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial, and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect from APTIM ------------------------------

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Employee Benefits -----------------

Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure llc is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com). Medical, vision, and dental insurance. Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location. Company paid and optional Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability insurance, Accident Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave eligibility based on company policy and applicable law. 401k APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401k Guide.

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