At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automation projects and design control systems for major capital projects.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm focused on innovative automation solutions.
- Benefits: Long-term contract with competitive salary and impactful work.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in engineering while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 7+ years of industrial experience required.
The predicted salary is between 98550 - 120450 $ per year.
We are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of automation and control systems across major capital projects. This role involves hands‑on engineering across process line upgrades, integrating sophisticated PLC, SCADA and electrical control systems into complex industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, testing and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems
- Program and commission PLCs and Safety PLCs, including new systems and modifications to existing logic
- Develop HMI/SCADA solutions using platforms such as Citect, WinCC and PanelView
- Produce construction-ready documentation including:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
- Motor control schematics and panel layouts
- I/O wiring, loop drawings and network architecture
- Specify and select automation technologies (PLCs, drives, MCCs, sensors, actuators and motors)
- Troubleshoot systems using P&IDs and electrical drawings
- Develop alarm philosophies, fault‑finding guides and commissioning documentation
- Support and lead commissioning activities, including safety PLC validation
- Ensure compliance with relevant engineering, safety and industry standards
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum 7 years' industrial experience on multi‑discipline engineering projects
- Strong PLC and SCADA capability, ideally including: Citect SCADA
- Experience with Profibus, Profinet and Ethernet‑based I/O
- Strong ability to interpret and troubleshoot using P&IDs and electrical drawings
If you are seeking a career that allows you to make a real impact in the world of Engineering on a long‑term contract with excellent $$, then we want to speak to you.
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