Senior Automation Engineer – HVAC Controls Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and development of intricate HVAC and industrial control systems.

• Create PLC logic design and programming in alignment with control narratives, operational sequences, and project specifications.

• Architect HMI/SCADA system design, graphics, and standards.

• Produce and evaluate comprehensive electrical control schematics and panel designs.

• Generate design documentation such as I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bills of materials.

• Assist in field operations including commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.

• Integrate systems utilizing serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.

• Lead and/or assist in Factory Acceptance Testing and conduct design reviews.

• Aid in proposal development by assessing plans, specifications, and scope documents.

• Deliver technical designs and solutions presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Compile technical reports and design deliverables.

• Travel around 30% nationally to client locations, regional offices, and project sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in PLC/PAC logic design and programming utilizing IEC-61131 languages.

• At least 7 years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, particularly with multi-node or distributed architectures.

• Over 5 years of experience in electrical design related to control panels and industrial automation systems.

• Proven experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and their serial counterparts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• Preferred qualifications include Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent RA technical certifications, or a willingness to obtain them.

• Siemens or Schneider Electric automation certifications are preferred, or the candidate should be willing to obtain them.

• Preference for ISA certifications like ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional), or a willingness to pursue them.

• Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification is preferred, or a willingness to obtain it.

• Familiarity with UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification (designer-level knowledge) is preferred, or a willingness to acquire it.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification is preferred, or a willingness to obtain it.

• Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of relevant pre-employment screenings, which may involve a background check and drug screening.

• Positions that require driving as an essential function necessitate a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• 401K with Company match