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This work will be performed under general supervision.\nPrimary responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nFamiliarity with and utilize department standards and policies.\n\nFamiliarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.\n\nRecognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.\n\nProviding on-site assistance during startup.\n\nProviding technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel in the department.\n\nCoordinating work activities with other staff members and C&A Office Leaders.\n\nProducing estimate level automation system architecture designs and bill of material generation suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.\n\nProducing control system installation specifications.\n\nDeveloping conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the most simple, efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.\n\nProducing estimate level preliminary designs and equipment lists suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.\n\nDesigning control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.\n\nConsulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.\n\nAdvising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes which have been identified.\n\nReviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for Controls & Automation input.\n\nReviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.\n\nPerforming fieldwork necessary to gather field data and retrieve existing control system configuration.\n\nApplying knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.\n\nApplying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.\n\nEstimating and scheduling professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of control system and HMI programming.\n\nUnderstanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.\n\nDeveloping small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.\n\nThis position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.\nIdeal Background\nEducation: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university is required.\nRegistration: Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.\nExperience: This position requires a minimum 3 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nExperience in the design, implementation, testing/FAT/SAT, deployment/installation, and startup/commissioning for automation projects.\n\nAbility to understand and implement the current version of ISA S88 programming standards.\n\nAbility to understand and implement the current version of IEC 61131 programming languages and standards.\n\nAbility to understand and implement the current version of OSHA 1910.119 Management of Change.\n\nFamiliarity with specifications and installation details of equipment.\n\nAbility to create accurate controls hardware installation documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.\n\nAbility to develop equipment specifications for medium-sized projects involving PLC’s, HMI’s, DCS’s, SIS’s, plant information management systems (PIMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), industrial networks, etc.\n\nExperience with two or more of the following systems (DCS, PLC, HMI, or SIS) OR Extensive knowledge of at least one of the following systems: - 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Microsoft Windows Client - Microsoft Server Operating Systems - UNIX - Linux - VMS\n\nAbility to install and configure control system vendor software on various platforms.\n\nProficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.\n\nBroad knowledge of industrial networking.\n\nGood communication skills, both verbal and written.\n\nAbility to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.\n\nAbility to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Controls & Automation services.\n\nExcellent virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships Physical Requirements\n\nAbility to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.\n\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience with command line computer interfaces.\n\nExperience with Windows Domains.\n\nExperience with Windows Active Directory.\n\nExperience with creating, using, and deploying Virtual Machines.\n\nExperience with Network Security.\n\nKnowledge of Modbus protocols (Serial and TCP).\n\nKnowledge of Ethernet and LAN/WAN systems such as Cisco switches and routers.\n\nWorking knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD or Microstation.\n\nHargrove Culture\nWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. 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