PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL/CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
The candidate will be part of a team that supports operations & maintenance of the District’s infrastructure, namely water control structures and pump stations. Responsibility includes delivering engineering services and decisions that contribute to the success of the District’s various strategic programs, and this position involves both office and field work. A successful candidate should be able to effectively communicate technical information with various levels of staff, including field staff, engineers, non-engineers, and management.
Seeking an Electrical or Control Systems engineer. This position is an engineering role in the District’s Infrastructure Management Section, under the Engineering & Construction Bureau, and specific duties/roles of the candidate will include:
- Subject Matter expert for operations technology and cybersecurity with the ability to develop new and/or improved procedures.
- Identifying and developing the scope, justification, and criteria for capital projects.
- Managing large scale control system automation projects.
- Providing engineering support in the field by identifying & troubleshooting issues, determining recommendations, developing the scope, and assisting in timely solutions; and
- Documenting issues and resolutions and preparing occasional presentations.
The candidate may also be involved in technical review of capital project designs, with a focus on operability and ease of maintenance, to ensure that constructed projects will function as needed in a cost-effective manner.
Candidate should be familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), experience with RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk software is preferred. Candidate should be proficient in using Microsoft Office. In addition to working in the office, the candidate will work in industrial settings and outdoors to support operations of District water control structures and pump stations across the District’s geographic area of responsibility.
This Position may be filled as either Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineering Specialist 4, Engineering Specialist 3, Engineering Specialist 2, or Engineering Specialist 1.
This position’s salary will range from Midpoint: $104,000 – Max: $130,000 for Principal Engineer. If this position is filled at a lower level, the salary will be commensurate with that level.
Employment Guidelines:
Principal Engineer: Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 11+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Lead Engineer: Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 8+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 6+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Staff Engineer and Engineering Specialist 4: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 4+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 2+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 1+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and less than 1 year of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
License for Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Staff Engineer: Requires a valid State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License and keeps licensure status current OR ability to obtain Florida PE License within six months of employment by reciprocation of Professional Engineer License from another state.
License for Engineering Specialist 1 - 4: Requires a valid Engineer-In-Training certification, and candidate must work towards and attain a State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Seeking an Electrical or Control Systems engineer. This position is an engineering role in the District’s Infrastructure Management Section, under the Engineering & Construction Bureau, and specific duties/roles of the candidate will include:
- Subject Matter expert for operations technology and cybersecurity with the ability to develop new and/or improved procedures.
- Identifying and developing the scope, justification, and criteria for capital projects.
- Managing large scale control system automation projects.
- Providing engineering support in the field by identifying & troubleshooting issues, determining recommendations, developing the scope, and assisting in timely solutions; and
- Documenting issues and resolutions and preparing occasional presentations.
The candidate may also be involved in technical review of capital project designs, with a focus on operability and ease of maintenance, to ensure that constructed projects will function as needed in a cost-effective manner.
Candidate should be familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), experience with RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk software is preferred. Candidate should be proficient in using Microsoft Office. In addition to working in the office, the candidate will work in industrial settings and outdoors to support operations of District water control structures and pump stations across the District’s geographic area of responsibility.
This Position may be filled as either Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineering Specialist 4, Engineering Specialist 3, Engineering Specialist 2, or Engineering Specialist 1.
This position’s salary will range from Midpoint: $104,000 – Max: $130,000 for Principal Engineer. If this position is filled at a lower level, the salary will be commensurate with that level.
Employment Guidelines:
Principal Engineer: Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 11+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Lead Engineer: Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 8+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 6+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Staff Engineer and Engineering Specialist 4: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 4+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 2+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 1+ years of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and less than 1 year of engineering experience. ISA Certification preferred.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
License for Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Staff Engineer: Requires a valid State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License and keeps licensure status current OR ability to obtain Florida PE License within six months of employment by reciprocation of Professional Engineer License from another state.
License for Engineering Specialist 1 - 4: Requires a valid Engineer-In-Training certification, and candidate must work towards and attain a State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District
