Control Engineer

This engineering firm has been in business for over 40 years! The key to their longevity and success is due to the depth of their experienced, and talented engineers. They have been recognized by Control Engineering as one of the Top Ten System Integrator Giants. With 35+ offices across the USA you will work onsite in the Orlando, FL office. Work hybrid, but must live or relocate to a commutable distance to Orlando, FL.

Reasons to work for this company:

• Live in warm, sunny Florida, drive to the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean in the same day!
• Opportunity to get involved with challenging projects across many different industries
• Comprehensive medical/dental insurance
• 401K match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• They have a great reputation in the industry and with their customers

Primary Purpose: You will be responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large-scale projects. Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.
Major Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet machine and integrated system requirements.
• Develops control logic software and user interface applications.
• Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software.
• Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation.
• The individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as food and beverage, entertainment theme park and others.
• May act as lead on some projects and guide lower level engineers and technicians.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  • BSEE or BS in Engineering is preferred.
  • An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years of experience in the below areas is preferred:
  • An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications, safety systems, safety sensors
  • Experience with instrumentation and control design as well as PLC and/or SCADA is desired.
  • Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.
• Experience with ride control or theme park applications is a plus, other industry background will be looked as well. 
• Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, safety engineering, instrumentation, components, and logic programming. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.