Control Systems Engineer III

Control Systems Engineer 3

Dynalectric Company San Diego is hiring a Control Systems Engineer 3 which will fulfill the role of project responsible engineer and is responsible for all technical aspects of the physical and/or the software layer of the project automation scope. He/she will interact with the client, the Dynalectric project team and other project disciplines and trades during all stages of the project. The Control Systems Engineer 3 will provide technical leadership for multiple projects/assignments, participate in department personnel decisions and, in collaboration with the project manager, ensure that all project schedule and quality objectives are satisfied.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned:

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including periodic
• Peer-review the design work of colleagues to ensure that project quality objectives are satisfied.
• Direct the design of control systems architectures to satisfy user requirements for communications, integration, data acquisition and redundancy.
• Direct the development of project related drawing and documentation packages such as wiring diagrams, control panels, interconnect diagrams, specifications and manuals.
• Direct the specification of instruments, valves and analyzers.
• Configure, program, test, and troubleshoot control systems and networks.
• Direct the configuration, programming, testing and troubleshooting of graphical user interfaces.
• Direct the configuration, programming, testing and troubleshooting of data historians.
• Direct the development of project test protocols including FAT, SAT and SIT.
• Prepare detailed design specifications.
• Direct the configuration, programming, testing and troubleshooting of instruments, valves and VFDs.
• Lead interactive design reviews with the client and the client's consulting engineers.
• Execute FAT, SAT and SIT protocols.
• Provide onsite support and service for local clients.
• Prepare recommendations to remediate or update existing control systems to meet client needs (e.g., component obsolescence or additional functionality).
• Identify and vet new and/or unfamiliar technologies, products, and services that can reduce client costs or add value.
• Provide engineering support for the foremen responsible for system installation and commissioning,
• Provide technical support and training to less-senior colleagues.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must demonstrate expertise in four of the performance domains below:

• Control Panel Design: Panel layout and power distribution, enclosure selection, breaker/fuse selection, I/O selection, loop drawings, VFD selection/configuration, relational database maintenance, UL 508A compliance.
• Control System Design: System architecture, device level LANs, controller selection, hazard analysis and mitigation, circuits for hazardous areas (XP, IS, NI), safety circuits and interlocks, overpressure relief device selection, specification development, test protocol development, RFI generation.
• Instrumentation and Final Control Elements: Configuration of and application limitations for common pressure/level/temperature sensor technologies, analyzers, flow meters, toxic and combustible gas detectors. Control valve sizing and selection, regulator sizing and selection, instrument and valve datasheets, material compatibility with common process fluids.
• Codes and Standards: NFPA 701 (national electrical code), ISA RP-12 (intrinsic safety), ISA S882 (batch), ASME BPE3 (bioprocessing equipment), ASME BPCV4 (pressurized vessels), ANSI B16.55 (pipe flanges and fittings), UL 508A (industrial control panels).
• Control System Software Development: Control logic development, graphical user interface development, network configuration, time sequence database development, communication protocols.

Preferred education and/or experience:

• 7-plus years' related experience
• An undergraduate technical degree (e.g., ChE, ME, EE) from an accredited
• A control systems engineering PE license (any state)

Required attributes:

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and a commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

Language skills:

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $110,000-$135,000

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.