Automation Engineer - Dorsett Controls
Vinton, VA 24179
About the Job
Automation Engineer
The Automation Engineer is responsible for performing the below described duties and responsibilities in the course of full-scale implementation of automated control systems including but not limited to process control systems, factory automation, water and wastewater SCADA systems, and other digital control systems. Reports To: Department Manager Essential Responsibilities:- Planning, organizing, and designing and implementation of engineering and other disciplines contributing to the project execution, ensuring standards compliance and quality outcomes.
- Identify critical technical roadblocks and risks, while providing the resources to navigate through situations.
- Directly manage the project engineering process and the implementation of objectives and overall activities to facilitate standardization of design, execution strategy/methods, and support approaches.
- Assist in quantifying resources for specific project engagements as required and prepare corresponding statement of work as necessary.
- Design and implement cellular and RF communication networks for SCADA systems and RTUs.
- Design and create software point/tag databases for automation system projects.
- Coordinate with graphics team and customer to produce the required graphic screens as required.
- Develop and deploy PLC based and other digital controller programs for automated control and data collection.
- Develop HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications.
- Design control system circuits as required to perform the required automatic control sequences, safety functions and general operational requirements.
- Specify hardware components as necessary for new or existing designs to meet the specified requirements.
- Create and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and O&M Manuals as needed.
- Assist with the training and indoctrination of newly hired Automation Engineers and technicians.
- Process documentation to comply with internal documentation requirements.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of experience in engineering, development, or related roles.
- Ability to lead technical teams on medium to large, complex projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of organizational and time management skills, excellent attention to detail
- 8 years' experience with a variety of automation hardware including but not limited to PLCs, Direct Digital Controllers, and/or Distributed Control Systems.
- 8 years' experience with commercial SCADA, or Building Automation software including HMI software.
- Specific experience with Allen-Bradley and Modicon PLCs is a plus.
- Specific experience and/or certification with Ignition or VTScada software is a plus.
- Intermediate knowledge of general IT and networking/networks and server operation systems.
Compensation details: 35-39
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Source : Dorsett Controls