Senior Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and verification of Programmable Logic Controller, logic and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software to monitor and control substation systems.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector
• Lead the development and implementation of design improvements for product quality, processing time, component lead time, construction design and product support.
• Identify and create hardware and software specifications for substation projects. Prepare and review mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Manage updates and version control for Substation software installations.
• Design, implement and troubleshoot communication links and networks between substation devices.
• Perform factory acceptance tests (FAT) and field/site acceptance tests (SAT). Create test plans and record results.
• Mentor and instruct division engineers on system control design, troubleshooting, testing and documentation.
• Monitor and track progress towards completion milestones and deadlines. Communicate progress towards the achievement of milestones and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum 7 years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of network and communication protocols, logic and control platforms, and system programming.
• Advanced knowledge of process instrumentation.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills required to communicate with employees, customers and suppliers.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and material.
• Advanced computer skills, emphasizing knowledge of MS Office products.