Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is looking for a Controls Engineer for a position located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The Controls Engineer will design and implement PLC control and protection systems for industrial and electrical generation facilities.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a technical degree plus 3 years of related experience.

Local candidates preferred. This is not a remote position.

Controls Engineer Responsibilities:

• Commissioning of electrical, automation, and hydraulic systems.
• Program and Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Program and Troubleshoot HMI and Operator Interfaces.
• Design electrical schematic diagrams, external electrical wiring diagrams, field instrumentation systems, internal panel wiring drawings, and PLC drawings.
• Design, develop, test, and start-up projects as requested.
• Ensure effective information handoffs.
• Interpret electrical drawings.
• Interpret mechanical drawings.
• Perform onsite inspections and project “kick-off” meetings as assigned.
• Perform peer reviews.
• Perform electrical calculations for system sizing and component selection.
• Perform FAT, installation supervision, SAT, customer training, and system commissioning as requested.
• Prepare O&M manual, factory acceptance test (FAT), installation, site acceptance test (SAT), and customer training documents.
• Support Engineering division as requested.
• Utilize electrical and hydraulic test equipment.
• Work effectively with all other project team members such as control, electrical, HMI, and mechanical disciplines.
• Work with designers to develop drawings.

Requirements for the Controls Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a technical degree plus 3 years of related experience.
• Prior experience in PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to travel more than 30% domestically and internationally.
• Familiarity with power generation equipment, turbine governors, or excitation systems
• Strong conceptualization ability along with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to decision-makers and project teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD, or EPlan.
• USA or Canadian Professional engineering registration or the ability to become registered.