Control Systems Engineer (SCADA) - RH2 Engineering

About the Position

This position serves to work and collaborate with other CSNW team members in the planning, designing, software development, and commissioning of control systems for water and wastewater facility projects and industrial manufacturing. A person in this position thrives in a collaborative team environment that requires critical thinking to solve complex problems and providing exceptional client service while managing a diverse workload and creating technically accurate deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.

• Develop software for programmable logic controllers (PLC's), touch screen operator interface devices (OI's), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) computer systems.
• Provide on-site start-up and commissioning, as well as ongoing support of SCADA/ control systems.
• Develop O&M documentation and conduct O&M training sessions.
• Conduct inspections of control system installations. Lead control system and field instrumentation testing, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Work closely with existing and new clients further improving our client services reputation.
• Collaborate with others to identify and secure work in new markets to expand our control services.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 5-12 years related engineering experience
• 5-12 years in SCADA/ control system design including:
  • PLC/ operator interface software development experience (i.e., Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, etc.)
  • SCADA HMI application software development experience (i.e., Wonderware/AVEVA, RSView, FactoryTalk View, Ignition,etc.)
• Autodesk Autocad regarding electrical designs and O&M documentation
• Understanding of the National Electric Code (NEC) and computer networks, including internet/ intranet LAN/WAN networking skills
• Experience with modern Motor Control Center Technology
• Landline/ wireless communications experience
• Solid computer skills including spreadsheets, and scheduling programs
• Municipal water/ wastewater experience, desired
• Experience with handheld digital meters
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams in multiple offices

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position has no ongoing employee supervisory responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechatronics, or equivalent combination of education and experience/training.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

This position has no certification or license requirements.  Current EIT or P.E. license in Washington or Oregon is preferred.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and Word preferred at an intermediate skill level
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skill level
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D at an intermediate level
• PLC/ operator interface software development
• SCADA HMI application software

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily performed in an office/business setting.  To successfully perform this job, an individual should have the ability, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to:

• Sit at a desk
• Type on a keyboard
• Read a computer monitor
• Speak on the phone
• Move about an office to perform other tasks or attend meetings
• Travel between CSNW offices and/or job sites
• Walk around a construction job site

Compensation: Individual compensation will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position.  RH2 values our employees' work/life balance and compensates overtime for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week.

Our benefits package includes:

• Health benefits include medical (3 options), dental (2 options), and vision (1 option) with employer paid premiums paid at 100% for employee only base plans and buy-up options available. Dependent coverage is subsidized with discretion.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with an annual discretionary employer contribution
• 401k retirement plan available to contribute with first pay. A discretionary employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Group Term Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability premiums paid by employer
• Defined contribution retirement benefits include profit-sharing and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with eligibility requirements
• 9 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid time off per year
• Company issued cell phone benefit