Automation Specialist/Controls Engineer - Cummings Electrical

Cummings Electrical is one of the country's fastest growing and most respected electrical contractors. We are a $350M company with a dedicated team of more than 1,200 employees. Headquartered near Dallas-Fort Worth airport, our projects span the state and nation. Since 2002, Cummings has maintained consistent growth, and we believe the future is bright!  We strive to make being part of the Cummings team so interesting, purposeful, and fulfilling that working anywhere else would be a letdown. Our core values include building solid partnerships, providing exceptional service, nurturing a positive work environment, and offering comprehensive support to all our teammates.

We’re hiring: An Automation Specialist

Cummings has grown this year by adding 300 committed new hires to our family... and the number is growing! We support our services, construction, and manufacturing businesses by hiring electricians, project managers, service account managers, engineers, estimators, and designers, among others. The Automation Specialist will be an integral part of the organization. An Automation Specialist must have extensive knowledge in the controls and automation processes in an industrial facility or site. This position is responsible for the planning, design, and programming of control systems. These systems include motor control, PLCs, instrumentation, variable speed AC and DC drives and electrical power distribution. Industries include data centers, water/wastewater, oil and gas and renewable energy.

Apply today and become part of our exciting growth journey!

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• 5+ years of experience as a Automation Specialist/Controls Engineer or similar role
• Must have knowledge of Schneider Electric, Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs
• Collaborates with strategic Account Managers, Project Managers and Estimators to assess potential projects and submit proposals.
• Interprets construction drawings and specifications for electrical, P&IDs, motor control, relay control and PLC design to communicate with customers and design team to better understand project objectives.
• Understanding of electrical theories, principles, basic relay logic and writing specifications.
• Develops PLC programs in Function Block, Structure text, Ladder, and other languages.
• Develops Control strategies, I/O list, Bill of Materials, test plans for control panels and automated systems.
• Oversee/Perform Quality Assurance of completed control panels in the panel shop.
• Preforms internal and customer witnessed Factory Acceptance Test.
• Preforms on site commissioning of control panels.
• Train customers on use and operation of control system and software.
• Understand and incorporate feedback from panel designer, panel manufacturing, electricians, and installers to modify drawing package as needed.
• Respond to service calls to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair control system and programming.
• Communicate with vendors, engineers, owners, service managers and other contractors to assure jobs will be completed within the scope and budget.
• Mentor and train less experienced Automation Specialist.
• 25% Travel to job sites may be required.

How we support you:

Our environment allows you to take pride in your work, create meaningful connections, and acquire growth-based development skills. We are also committed to providing you with a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at supporting your success both in and outside the workplace and ensuring your security and well-being.

Some of what we have to offer includes:

• Weekly Pay
• Bonuses
• Job advancement
• Flexible work schedule
• Health benefit options
• 401(k) company contribution
• Regular team building/employee appreciation activities
• On-site, fully equipped gym

Compensation: 60-110K Annually (Compensation will be commensurate with experience)

Cummings Electrical is an equal opportunity employer.