Wunderlich-Malec Engineering/CASE RMC (WM) is 100% employee-owned and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:
- 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history
- A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
- ENR top 500 firm at #170
We have a Controls Engineer position available in our Loveland, CO office. We provide custom control systems for industrial and commercial turbomachinery, as well as a host of other auxiliary turbine, compressor, and power management products and services. Our engineering expertise is designed into industry-standard components to form state-of-the-art turbine and compressor control solutions.
Major Responsibilities- Project execution:
- Task identification, prioritization and scheduling with personal accountability to ensure commitments are met
- Early problem identification and conflict resolution
- Working under the direction of other experienced engineers and mentoring younger engineers
- Continuous improvement: methodology, lessons learned, templates, efficiency tools, etc. to streamline project execution
- Direct/frequent communication and interaction with clients
- Work on automation and turbomachinery control system integration projects for clients in industries such as Commercial Power Generation (Fossil Fuel, Biomass, Nuclear, Hydro), Industrial Cogeneration, Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream & Downstream), Chemical Processing, etc.
- Project management skills and the ability to self-manage even complex projects; Excellent time management and multitasking; Flexibility in work environments and schedules; Strong written and oral communication skills, essential to building and maintaining good work and customer relationships
- The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Will act as lead on projects and guide craftspeople and technicians, etc. (both internal and customer)
- Ensures compliance with all regulations, codes, etc. as they apply to the contract and projects
- Technical writing including project definition and requirements, clearly delineated status reporting, process control sequence of operations, standard practices and procedures, scope of supply, requests for information, customer correspondence and code commenting
- Read, interpret and update documents, drawings and specifications related to process control and automation projects. Typical documents and drawings may include control narratives, PFDs, P&IDs, loop sheets, electrical 3-line and single line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation and control data sheets, I/O lists, etc.
- Provide lead engineering design, development, and implementation of turbomachinery control systems (hardware and logic & interface software) to meet customer, machine, integrated system and safety requirements ... Programming control logic, graphics construction, device communication, database configuration, etc.
- Develop schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts with AutoCAD software. Specify panel components and develop bills of material for purchased parts. Assemble and wire control panels, or direct others in same. Develop and execute test plans for panels, including customer witness tests
- Assist with installation and loop checkout, initial start-up, and debugging integrated systems at customer sites
- Develop and lead training classes for customer personnel (machinery operators, engineers, technical support, etc.)
Minimum RequirementsEducation BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical, Controls or Computer Engineering degree preferred). Technical degree and equivalent experience may be substituted.
Experience- 5-10 years of directly related experience in turbomachinery controls, process controls, etc.
- Strong leadership and client relation skills. Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally with client and project leadership
- Basic functional (or higher) understanding of PLC/DCS/TCS hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation, Woodward, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa Centum, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens S7 / T3000, Modicon, etc.
- Basic functional (or higher) understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Schneider Citect, Wonderware System Platform, GE Cimplicity, GE iFIX, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens, Iconics Genesis64, etc.
- Understanding of auxiliary equipment in an electrical generating or plant environments: generator excitation control systems, protective relaying, industrial motor controls and VFDs, etc.
- Experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels and associated NEC references, Ethernet networking and architecture, serial communications, etc. preferred, though not required
- Basic knowledge using hand and power tools to build, assemble, and wire industrial control panels. Experience with electrical and instrumentation maintenance tools (multimeters, calibrators, computers, etc.) to support system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting
- Experience with AutoCAD LT / AutoCAD Electrical (or similar) preferred, though not required
- Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 30% (including internationally) to customer sites
Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
Working Environment- Standard office environment, shop environment, on-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments
- Knowledge and use of typical hand and power tools, and test equipment for electrical and process control system troubleshooting under 480VAC
- Knowledge and practice of basic industrial site safety protocols
Why WM?- Our engineers gain experience with a diverse set of clients, industries and PLC, DCS and/or SCADA/HMI platforms
- Mentoring and training
- Career growth with both technical and management tracks
- Flexible work schedules
- Great benefit package which includes 401K profit sharing w/company match as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.
Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Long Term Disability Voluntary Short Term Disability Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program 401(k)/Profit Sharing 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Employee Assistance Program Will Preparation Resources Worldwide Travel Assistance
Salary range is 85,000 - 135,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.
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