Freese and Nichols is searching for a skilled Automation Specialist to support our I&C Design team in Raleigh, NC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops Technical Memorandums related to I&C projects including, but not limited to:
  
  • SCADA Master Planning
  • PLC and HMI Selections
  • Telemetry Studies
  • Preliminary Engineering/Design Reports
• Develop P&IDs, IO Lists, and requirements for industrial control panels
• Develops plans and specifications for I&C projects
• Develops testing requirements for hardware and software
• Develop simulations for PLC testing
• Ability to troubleshoot control system hardware and software problems
• Train clients on the use of hardware and software for their application
• Work with vendors, integrators, and internal I&C team to respond to and resolve SCADA system issues

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in SCADA and/or I&C Design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
• Experience in all phases of SCADA system design, from pre-proposal involvement to the initial report, design, production, and construction.
• Experience managing SCADA implementation projects
• Experience interacting and working with a diverse set of clients and subcontractors
• Excellent technical writing skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Certifications: Ability to be licensed as a PE
• Proficiency in VTScada, AVEVA System Platform, Studio 5000, and Concept
• Experience with SCADA Planning and Technology Selection Projects
• OT Networking and Cybersecurity
• Revit or AutoCad
• XLReporter or Dream Reports

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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