Senior Controls Engineer - Milwaukee at Logical Systems Inc.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Controls Engineering, PLC Programming, DCS Programming, HMI Development, SCADA Configuration, Electrical Design, Instrumentation, Control Valves, Motors, VFDs, Team Leadership, Client Relations, Feasibility Studies, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Testing Plans, Troubleshooting

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Logical Systems LLC (LSI), a leading provider of engineering and project management services since 1985, is seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineer to join our team in the Milwaukee area. As a growing company ranked 13th among the largest system integrators in the U.S. by Control Engineering in 2022, LSI continues to expand with offices across the U.S. and international locations in Canada and China. Recognized as a Top Workplace in the Memphis area from 2017 to 2021 by The Commercial Appeal and recognized as the Top Workplace in the Denver area in 2024 by The Denver Post, LSI offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions will make an impact. JOB SUMMARY Senior Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner. The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design. Senior Control Systems Engineers demonstrate: high integrity, a commitment to surpassing client expectations, a desire for continual challenge and development, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to lead a controls engineering team effectively Reports to: Operations Director JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to: Interface with customers to develop User Requirements documentation Lead project teams to execute the controls hardware and/or software scope Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements Perform initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team Design low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration Historian configuration Develop testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan Oversee electrical controls construction at the client’s site and verify that the system is being installed as designed – provide technical support to the construction effort Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel Travel to the client’s site as required Required Experience / Abilities Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific/technical field Ideal Experience 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role At least 5 years’ experience with one or more of the following platforms: Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix Siemens S7, PCS7 Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox Novatech D/3 Honeywell Experion Foxboro I/A HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms: Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation Inductive Automation Wonderware Siemens iFix Iconics Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms: OSIsoft PI PTC Thingworx Inductive Automation Ignition Aspentech Rockwell Automation Siemens Wonderware Experience in the selection, specification, and installation design of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging Team Leadership and Client Relations Experience Our Work-Life Balance Benefits were created to attract and reward our employees, which includes healthcare, life, supplemental insurance, and wellbeing benefits. Features of our benefits are listed below, which may be based upon position, location, and other eligibility criteria. Job Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer Healthcare and Insurance Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Short-Term Disability (Supplemental Option) Voluntary Life Insurance (Supplemental Option) Health Savings Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts Wellbeing Benefits Paid Holidays and Vacation Retirement – 401K and Roth 401K w/Company Match/Profit Sharing Paid Parental Leave Paid Sick Leave Dependent Care (FSA) Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Membership Reimbursement Paid Time-off for Charitable Involvement

Responsibilities

Senior Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and design automation systems to control processes or machines. They lead project teams, develop control specifications, and oversee the implementation and testing of control systems.