Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist

Freese and Nichols is searching for a skilled Automation Specialist to support our I&C Design team in Raleigh, NC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops Technical Memorandums related to I&C projects including, but not limited to:
• SCADA Master Planning
• PLC and HMI Selections
• Telemetry Studies
• Preliminary Engineering/Design Reports
• Develop P&IDs, IO Lists, and requirements for industrial control panels
• Develops plans and specifications for I&C projects
• Develops testing requirements for hardware and software
• Develop simulations for PLC testing
• Ability to troubleshoot control system hardware and software problems
• Train clients on the use of hardware and software for their application
• Work with vendors, integrators, and internal I&C team to respond to and resolve SCADA system issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years in SCADA and/or I&C Design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
• Experience in all phases of SCADA system design, from pre-proposal involvement to the initial report, design, production, and construction.
• Experience managing SCADA implementation projects
• Experience interacting and working with a diverse set of clients and subcontractors
• Excellent technical writing skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Certifications: Ability to be licensed as a PE
• Proficiency in VTScada, AVEVA System Platform, Studio 5000, and Concept
• Experience with SCADA Planning and Technology Selection Projects
• OT Networking and Cybersecurity
• Revit or AutoCad
• XLReporter or Dream Reports