Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides

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On Site
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Full Time

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Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Ri

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Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides for our client in the Engineering Solutions domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: Full-time

Location: Orlando, FL

Salary: $100,000-$120,000/Annually

Role: Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides

Primary Skills: Engineering

Role Description: The Controls Engineer must have 5+ years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical System Design:

- Lead the design process for electrical and control systems, starting from concept to full system design, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

- Design electrical/control components using AutoCAD or similar drafting software, ensuring system integration across project disciplines.

- Collaborate with facility design teams to optimize panel locations, minimize voltage drop, and design efficient system hardware layouts.

System Integration & Risk Management:

- Provide input for system integration across various project disciplines, ensuring seamless collaboration with mechanical, structural, and other engineering teams.

- Manage vendor scopes, ensuring that safety, functionality, and contract requirements are met.

- Conduct project technical risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risks and ensure project success.

- Design redundant systems and mitigations to improve safety, reliability, and system uptime.

Control System Design & Safety Critical Components:

- Design and analyze safety-critical parts within control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.

- Implement systems for complex motion integration from automated systems, including ride system designs for attractions involving guest safety.

- Develop detailed control system documentation, including description of operation, system design specifications, panel assembly drawings, network layout, test plans, and maintenance/job plans.

System Calculations & Analysis:

- Perform necessary design calculations and analysis, including short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction, load flow, power consumption, protective relay/circuit design, and ground fault monitoring.

- Implement and design safety systems with knowledge of SIL/PL ratings (preferred).

- Conduct analysis on protective relays and circuit designs to ensure compliance and system safety.

Project Support & Commissioning:

- Support the installation and commissioning process, including working off shifts as needed during project installation phases.

- Collaborate with the installation team to ensure the systems are implemented correctly and safely.

- Oversee system testing and ensure all safety protocols are followed during start-up and commissioning.

Job Requirements:

Education:

- Bachelor?s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related electrical engineering experience.)

Experience:

- 5+ years of experience in electrical/control systems design and integration, covering the majority of the responsibilities listed above.

- Preferred experience in ASTM standards, the attractions industry, and safety engineering practices.

- Experience working with major industrial manufacturers' hardware/software (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).

- Experience with Ethernet-based distributed remote I/O systems is a plus.

Key Competencies:

- Knowledge of contract documents and specifications, with the ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.

- Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively.

- Ability to design and implement systems that meet customer requirements while adhering to industry safety standards.

- Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment, interfacing effectively with engineers, designers, and drafters.

Skills:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office environments.

- Expertise in using AutoCAD (or similar drafting software) for system design.

- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively interact with project teams, vendors, and clients.

Other Requirements:

- Ability to travel up to 30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of projects).

- Physical demands include vision (color perception), hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment.

- Must be comfortable working in varied environments, including standard office settings, on-site project locations, and industrial/construction environments.

Education: Bachelor?s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related electrical engineering experience.)

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: Travel up to 30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of projects).

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Devyanshu Pawar

Recruiter Phone:

Benefits:

This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant will receive our client?s benefits package.

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

Expected Travel Time: About 25%

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