Automation Engineer

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Control Systems Engineer based in Alpharetta, GA to be responsible for various tasks including programming, system configuration, system documentation, factory acceptance testing, and field start-up and commissioning activities.

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of applicable work experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

· Extensive experience and expertise in programming with a solid understanding of:

a. PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred)

b. HMIs (Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, GE iFIX preferred)

c. DCS (DeltaV)

d. Other (Omni Flow Computer, ROC, Presets)

· In-depth knowledge of Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and OPC communications protocols

· Strong understanding of P&ID’s, control panel wiring drawings, and field wiring diagrams

· Preferred skills:

a. Knowledge of Electrical Protection Relays (Multilin, SEL)

b. Knowledge of Historian systems

c. Knowledge of external notification systems (text, email, mobile app, etc.)

d. Familiarity with DeviceNet and/or Profibus communications protocols

· Developing DCS/PLC/HMI programming

· Participating in the development of logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and functional narratives

· Aiding in the development and/or review of control panel design packages, field wiring diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, and associated E&I package deliverables

· Attending field verification and user requirements gathering walkdowns

· Executing factory acceptance testing

· Conducting field start-up and commissioning, including support for troubleshooting activities

· Contributing to and participating in client training

· Providing after hours support for internal/external clients as required

· Working closely with Senior Engineering Leads and Project Managers to ensure delivery quality and adherence to budget and communicating progress, issues, and change order needs

· Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including air travel

· Ability to sit in an office space for a standard workday (8-10 hours, with breaks as needed)

· Ability to travel by car to remote locations for up to 5 hours

· Ability to travel by plane to locations with flight times up to 5 hours

· Ability to kneel or bend to investigate and document control panels and wiring

· Ability to stand and walk around pipeline, terminal, and plant locations for up to 10-12 hours per day, including climbing stairs/ladders and crossing dike walls when necessary

· Ability to work outdoors in challenging climates while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment

· Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus for hours worked in excess of 80 hours in a two-week pay period

· Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or can be taken as cash

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

· 401(k) Matching

· Company-funded health insurance

· Health club sponsorship