Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer
Orlando, FL

Join our dynamic team in Orlando, FL, a vibrant city known for its world-class entertainment and thriving tech industry. We are seeking a skilled professional to take on electrical/controls engineering for large-scale projects. This role involves designing control systems from scratch, including hardware, software, and network components, as well as electrical panel design, power calculations, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Design control systems from concept to completion, tailoring components to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with various project disciplines to integrate systems effectively.
• Optimize panel locations to enhance system efficiency and minimize voltage drop.
• Oversee vendor scope, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Design complex motion systems and integrate automated systems.
• Conduct system design calculations and analyses, including short circuit protection and noise reduction.
• Develop and troubleshoot code using Ladder Logic, C, Visual Basic, and Structured Text.
• Implement DCS/PLC control systems to meet process requirements.
• Create detailed documentation of control and software configurations.
• Perform analyses on processor loading, scan times, and network delays.
• Design efficient code to facilitate future modifications and client understanding.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues to determine root causes.
• Assist with system start-up, debugging, and documentation development.
• Work on automation and control system integration projects within the entertainment and manufacturing industries.
• Act as a technical lead, guiding lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors.

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years' experience in Controls/Automation Engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and technical competence.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a multi-disciplined environment with engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards, safety engineering, and logic programming.
• Preferred experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens hardware/software.
• Familiarity with ethernet-based distributed remote I/O systems.
• Understanding of contract documents and specifications.
• Willingness to travel 10-30% of the time.
• Availability to work off-shifts during installation/commissioning.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.


Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.


Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
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