Position Overview The Automation & Controls Engineer will be responsible for delivering automation and controls engineering solutions on projects ranging from small system upgrades to large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) initiatives. Work spans all phases of executionfront-end engineering, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and startup. Assignments may include stand-alone controls projects or full EPC automation and controls efforts in industries such as food and beverage, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, aerospace, and general manufacturing. Key Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with company and site safety standards. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, specialists, designers, and project managers. • Develop and implement software deliverables such as PLC/HMI programming, Batch, MES, servers, and virtualization. • Lead commissioning and startup of automation systems. • Prepare controls design documents including I/O lists, control narratives, hardware designs, layouts, and installation details. • Create electrical design deliverables for 480VAC and below, including installation drawings and conductor schedules. • Specify control panels and equipment, oversee vendor progress, and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). • Apply process instrumentation knowledge (temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, valves) to select appropriate technologies. • Review P&IDs with process engineers to define project controls scope. • Perform calculations, design verification, studies, and technical reports. • Coordinate deliverables with offsite design offices and track progress. • Conduct quality reviews of design submittals to ensure compliance with standards and codes. • Support construction teams on contracts and field execution. • Monitor budgets and progress of controls deliverables. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors. • Mentor and guide less experienced team members. • Support proposals, estimates, and development of department standards. • Assist with field-related installation issues, testing, inspections, and commissioning activities. • Travel to project sites as needed (approximately 30%). Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; FE exam completion; and 3+ years of electrical engineering experience (EPC and Automation & Controls preferred). • Masters in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years experience (preferred). • Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred). • Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). • Strong knowledge of engineering techniques and standards (ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, ISA, IEC, UL, ISO13849, ISA/IEC 61511). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering tools. • Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. • Experience leading project designs, delegating work, and reviewing detailed engineering deliverables. • Ability to mentor team members, coordinate workloads, and travel as required. Preferred Experience • Broad knowledge of automation and control systems: PLC, SCADA, SIS, BMS, DCS. • Hands-on experience with Rockwell and Siemens platforms (GE, Modicon, Opto22, Mitsubishi, Triconex a plus). • Familiarity with SCADA tools (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition). • Experience with MES platforms (PTC ThingWorx, Ignition/Sepasoft, Parsec TrakSYS). • Knowledge of PlantPAX, PackML, and tools such as SISTEMA, CCW, IAB, BatchSIM, and PlantSIM. • Experience with machine safety risk assessments (ISO13849 compliance). • Process safety and SIF/SIS design compliance (ISA/IEC 61511).