Controls Engineer
Alpharetta, GA 
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Location: Alpharetta, GA (Onsite 3 days/week)

Industry: Utilities (Oil & Gas or similar industry preferred)

Overview: A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to oversee engineering design and support activities for various Controls Systems. The role involves leading multiple projects concurrently and ensuring the safety and reliability of pipeline operations.

Responsibilities:

  1. Manage engineering projects to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
  2. Act as a technology representative within project teams and coordinate work across multiple disciplines.
  3. Assist in managing integrators/vendors/contractors by participating in bid processes and reviewing deliverables.
  4. Oversee controls system integrators, ensuring completeness and accuracy of design deliverables.
  5. Serve as a resource for junior engineers and direct their work as needed.
  6. Consult with stakeholders to understand and document user requirements and functional specifications.
  7. Define test plans to ensure control system solutions meet requirements and function as intended.
  8. Ensure proper documentation of control system design for purchasing, installation, and maintenance.
  9. Verify HMI and PLC programming adheres to requirements and applicable standards.
  10. Lead troubleshooting and issue resolution related to control systems, including incident analysis.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Electrical, Controls, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • Professional Engineering License/Certification preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Pipeline/Oil/Gas industry.
  • Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Minimum 10 years of Industrial Automation/Controls engineering experience.
  • Valid Driver's License and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Expertise in PLC (preferably Rockwell or Allen Bradley), HMI, and communication protocols.
  • Advanced understanding of control strategies and signals within the petroleum pipeline industry.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$ 60.00-$75.00 hour
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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