Automation Controls Integration Designer

An Automation Controls Designer will perform numerous Controls Engineering-related tasks, including but not limited to assisting with the assessment, development, installation, implementation, commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance of custom control systems in heavy industrial or manufacturing facilities. 

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing various aspects of automation controls design including the understanding, use, and development of automation/control logic, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs, and graphics for human-machine interface (HMI), electrical schematics, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID’s), and wiring diagrams.
• Designing and programming industrial control systems (ICS) including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote I/O systems, remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interface (HMI) components.
• Working collaboratively within project teams including electrical engineers, control system programmers, information system programmers, manufacturing representatives, suppliers, purchasers and other client representatives to design, develop, manufacture, install, and deliver integrated automation controls solutions and processes.
• Assisting, as directed, with the management of the mechanical portion of projects, and working with assigned project managers, to meet client’s budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Providing check-out, operational testing, commissioning, start-up, and calibration of controls systems at customer sites, coordinating with the firm’s building commissioning services as appropriate.
• Providing assessments, troubleshooting, maintenance, redesign, and end-user training services to assist client in reaching equipment utilization and operational goals.
• Recommending equipment operational parameters, technical specifications, calibration requirements, and spare parts recommendations. 
• Preparing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures for the automated equipment and systems.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and Clark Nexsen’s quality control policies and procedures
• Performing construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-builts, etc., as directed.
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from project managers, PICs, Operations Directors, and Senior Management
• Ability to travel is required 

Education, Technology and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required and 1-4 years of specific project experience in the design of Automaton Controls systems and knowledge of applicable codes/standards.
• An Associate’s Degree in a field of study related to automation controls systems; or
• A Certificate in a field of study related to automaton controls systems;
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with 1-4 years of Automation Controls design experience in one or more of the following types of design projects:

• Design Build projects
• Industrial facilities
• DOD and Military facilities

• Membership in ISA (International Society of Automation)
• The following certifications or accreditations are also desirable:
  • CAP – Certified Automation Professional
  • CCST – Certified Control Systems Technician
  • CIMM – Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
  • NICET certificate for Industrial Instrumentation

An Automation Controls Integrator should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.

Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.

Typical software programs currently being utilized are as follows:

• MS Office
• Outlook
• Visual Basic
• Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley RSLogix programming software (RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5000)
• Siemens Simatic Step 7 engineering software (S7-300, S7-200, and S7-1200 series modular controllers programming)
• Other programming software for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) modules and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• CIP-based programming protocols for networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP
• Modbus-based communications protocols
• Other Industrial Control Systems (ICS) software
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Plant Design Suite Standard
• AutoCAD P&ID
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Autodesk Revit
• Other Building Information Modeling and 3D modeling software

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups up to and including large public meetings
• Have a client-oriented, can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole 

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship. 

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.