Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer - Atlanta, GA

About the position

Nexus Circular is the commercial leader in advanced recycling technology that converts landfill-bound plastics into circular feedstocks for the production of sustainable virgin plastics for packaging and other applications. Nexus Circular's end-to-end solution is economically validated as demonstrated by consistent bulk sales of high quality, ISCC Plus circular feedstocks for virgin plastic production. Aligned with global partners who seek proven scalable solutions to meet ambitious plastic circularity goals, Nexus Circular is rapidly expanding its innovation footprint worldwide, moving decisively to address the complex challenges of plastics accumulation in the environment. Nexus has built an outstanding culture. We are looking for people to contribute to a fast-paced, environmentally committed business that is focused on growth and sustainability. We are very collaborative, transparent, data driven, value diverse perspectives and are looking for constructive initiatives and new ideas. We are looking for self-starters and independent thinkers who work collaboratively in teams. Given the growth stage of Nexus, we are also looking for people who are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and executing those ideas to take Nexus to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and modification of new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.
• Specify both discrete, analog, and networked control solutions.
• Prepare specifications, design-bid documentation, and construction estimates.
• Review supplier designs against licensor requirements, code requirements, and customer requirements.
• Develop instrumentation standards to ensure selection compliance across multiple facilities.
• Develop maintenance procedures for instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop inspection plans for instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop commissioning plans for projects and system upgrades as required.
• Make recommendations for additional equipment as necessary.
• Participate in the review of Management of Changes, PHA Action Requests, Construction Information Requests, and Change Order Requests.
• Experience in continuous process manufacturing in all the following project phases: Requirements documentation, detailed design generation, implementation, system integration, testing and on-site startup, using PSM (Process Safety Management) elements and Industrial standards.
• Assist with local, state, and federal permitting applications.
• Potential to travel to other Nexus locations or vendor locations for meeting or Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as required (~10%).
• Design and specify 480V distribution infrastructure, motor control centers, VFD panels, PLC panels, RIO panels, and other control panels.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or extensive documented experience in lieu of engineering degree.
• 10+ years previous experience developing PLC programs, using multiple vendor hardware, for process and discrete controls. Rockwell ControlLogix (primarily), Codesys, Siemens TIA Portal.
• 7+ years designing electrical control, motor control and heater control panels.
• 7+ years experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
• 7+ years of field installation / construction experience.
• Strong background and understanding of P&ID drawings.
• Knowledge and experience with applicable NEC, UL / CSA standards for electrical equipment & Electrical construction best practices.
• Previous experience with PSM-covered facilities.
• Previous experience working with Management of Change (MOC) and Continuous process Improvement programs.
• Experience with multiple industrial communication protocols, i.e. Ethernet I/P, Modbus TCP / RTU, Profibus / Profinet, etc.
• Industrial Power distribution systems to 480 VAC.
• Exposure to Medium Voltage power distribution (4160 VAC or higher).

Nice-to-haves

• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, purpose-driven, collaborative environment.
• Experience working with multiple outside engineering groups.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes.