Electrical Controls Engineer

Company: OpenArc
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Electrical Controls Engineer to join our client's organization and contribute to their ongoing success.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.



Job summary

The Electrical Controls Engineer will work in a team environment on automation projects for installed-base customers both in the office and at customer sites.



Responsibilities:

Provide electrical and hardware engineering support to panel design team
Understand project scope, schedule, budget and quality expectations, and develop solutions to meet customer needs
Provide technical support for Project Management and Sales teams
Develop high quality, well-tested and documented hardware designs to meet customer specifications, including:

o Functional Requirement Definition

o I/O Definition

o Control Panel Design

o Control Strategies

o System/Network Architecture

o Third Party Interfaces

Conduct integrated system testing
Replace obsolete customer control systems with Emerson solutions, which includes:

o Assessment of existing hardware and instrumentation

o Specification and engineering of Emerson hardware

o System design and implementation

Support and coordinate Factory Acceptance/Site Tests
Perform startup and commissioning functions for projects at customer sites, which include:

o Construction Management

o Loop Checks

o Configuration Integration with functional/failure checks

o Integration of Third-Party Devices/Products

o Loop Tuning



Requirements:

Process control experience or related controls or automation experience
Has hands-on knowledge of current distributed control systems (DCS/PLC); emphasis will be placed on skills related to Emerson's DeltaV
Has demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and can think logically and systematically
Can effectively read P&IDs, datasheets and electrical drawings
Will be able to configure instrumentation and valves
Will be able to program variable frequency drives.
Will have a knowledge of and ability to apply NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEC, API and UL codes and standards
Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment
Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
Must have strong communication and customer facing abilities
Must have an enthusiasm for learning new concepts and developing new skills



At OpenArc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities.



As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.



OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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