Controls Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter - Utica, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Utica, NY

251-500 employees

About the position

Wright Technical is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support and manage engineering projects for a Fortune 500 client. The role involves leading controls engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to design criteria, and managing project timelines. The position also requires travel to customer sites for equipment installation and interaction.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee new equipment electrical control systems based on industry standards and principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and critical path milestones.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure hardware, software designs, and commissioning are completed within budget.
• Maintain task lists and reports of open items.
• Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
• Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed throughout the project.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC-based equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot HMI (Human Machine Interface) equipment.
• Assist customers and local tradespeople in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Conduct end-user training on equipment operation.

Requirements

• Electrical engineering degree; mechatronics degrees will also be considered.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
• Working knowledge of industry standards, including NEC/NFPA, OSHA, and ANSI.
• Knowledge or education in electrical circuits, schematic reading, design, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical CAD systems, such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePLAN.
• Experience in computer programming, such as VB, C/C++, or C#.
• Experience in design with Rockwell Logix 5000 family processors.
• Experience in design with Siemens S7-1500 family processors.
• Experience with PLC programming in ladder and structured text.
• Experience programming HMIs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.