Lead Control Systems Engineer - Manassas, VA (Manassas)

Lead Control Systems Engineer - Manassas, VA

Overview

Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Sales Support (10%)
  • Provide technical guidance and act as a part of the leadership team for a project team of 25 engineers
  • Identify and assign tasks within the project team
  • Assist with change order generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for changes in project scope
• Instrumentation & Electrical Design (20%)
  • Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
  • Evaluate instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc) and select devices appropriate for the project
  • Evaluate and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
  • Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
  • Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
  • Procure project hardware
  • Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
  • Inspect completed control enclosures
• System Design and Configuration (20%)
  • Lead customer design review meetings
  • Configure user interface and HMI screens
  • Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
  • Execute internal functional and quality control testing
  • Draft system documentation
  • Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
• Onsite System Startup (50%)
  • Install project software and configuration onto site systems
  • Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
  • Perform software calibration and tuning
  • Conduct functional tests of all systems
  • Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
  • Support additional customer testing
  • Program field modifications as required
  • Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Preferred Experience:

• Expertise in any of the following control systems & software platforms:
  • Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Factory Talk)
  • Schneider (Modicon, AVEVA, Citect, PI, Wonderware/Archestra)
  • Inductive Automation Ignition
  • Distech
  • Niagara

• Electrical low voltage installation and subcontractor management experience
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems, HVAC sequences of operation, P&IDs, instrumentation & control valves, and plant utility systems including chiller & boiler plants, and electrical switchgear & single line diagrams detailing distribution of electricity throughout a facility.
• Onsite commissioning experience
• Understanding of Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP)