LONG Building Technologies
LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Industrial Controls Design Engineer
Description
Position Purpose
The Industrial Controls Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering, design, documentation, integration, testing, and technical support of industrial automation and control systems delivered by LONG Building Technologies throughout Alaska. The position converts customer and process requirements into safe, reliable, maintainable, and constructible systems, then supports those systems through panel fabrication, testing, field installation, startup, commissioning, and lifecycle service.
This role serves as a technical bridge among sales, project management, PLC/SCADA programming, UL 508A & UL698A panel fabrication, field installation, commissioning, service, and the customer. The engineer is expected to own the technical design from process requirement through commissioned system.
Pay Range: $40.87 - $50.50 per hour, plus potential profit share.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Profit Sharing/Bonus/ Commission Program as applicable, Paid Time Off, Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Legal and IDShield are offered to eligible employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
- Develop industrial control system designs from conceptual development through construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
- Review and interpret P&IDs, process narratives, sequences of operation, plans, specifications, equipment documentation, customer standards, and contract requirements.
- Develop control system architectures, network architectures, functional sequences, alarm strategies, interlocks, permissives, and related engineering documentation for industrial automation projects.
- Coordinate integration of process equipment, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, electrical systems, variable frequency drives, packaged equipment, and customer operational technology environments.
- Engineer, document, and support industrial automation solutions utilizing PLC, HMI, SCADA, historian, industrial networking, and visualization technologies.
- Design custom industrial control panels, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, power distribution, communications, instrumentation, PLC, and VFD integration in accordance with project requirements and applicable UL standards.
- Select and specify instrumentation, control devices, sensors, valves, actuators, and associated equipment required to support process monitoring and control objectives.
- Develop instrument indexes, data sheets, loop documentation, control drawings, and installation requirements while coordinating interfaces across process, mechanical, electrical, and OEM stakeholders.
- Design and support industrial communication networks utilizing EtherNet/IP and other applicable communication technologies while incorporating sound cybersecurity, remote access, and operational reliability practices.
- Develop and execute factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and functional performance testing activities to verify system operation and project requirements.
- Support troubleshooting, simulation, system checkout, panel testing, communications verification, discrepancy resolution, and system turnover activities.
- Document engineering changes, test results, corrective actions, as-built conditions, and final project documentation.
- Provide technical support to sales, estimating, project management, programming, fabrication, field service, subcontractors, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist with scope development, risk identification, engineering estimates, change management, and project execution planning.
- Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, site investigations, training activities, project coordination efforts, and closeout activities.
- Communicate technical issues proactively and provide practical solutions that support project safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, reusable designs, drawing libraries, test procedures, and best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industrial controls engineering experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Demonstrated experience designing PLC-based industrial automation, process control, or industrial control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, mechanical plans, specifications, sequences of operation, and technical standards.
- Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, instrumentation, control devices, electrical systems, and industrial communication protocols.
- Ability to prepare accurate engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, calculations, and project records.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical priorities while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, engineers, project managers, programmers, fabrication personnel, field technicians, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, process control, systems integration, or related engineering disciplines.
- Experience with industrial automation platforms, particularly Rockwell Automation technologies, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, historian, and visualization systems.
- Experience with Ignition, AVEVA, or other industrial SCADA and supervisory control platforms.
- Experience designing industrial control panels in accordance with UL 508A and UL 698A requirements, including component selection, electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and SCCR documentation.
- Experience with industrial instrumentation, motor control systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial networking, communications infrastructure, and remote-access technologies.
- Experience supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and owner-training activities.
- Experience supporting industrial facilities in utility, petroleum, mining, water/wastewater, remote infrastructure, or other critical-process environments.
- Current UL 508A and UL 698A Manufacturer Technical Representative qualification, or the ability to obtain and maintain qualification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, ISA certification, Rockwell Automation certifications, or other relevant technical credentials.
Physical Requirements
- This position may involve standing for extended periods, climbing ladders or scaffolds, and working in tight spaces.
- This position may require lifting to 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor.
- This position requires climbing ladders and the ability to function at heights.
Environment
- Inside and outside work environments
- Consistent in state travel to jobsites
Hazards
- High precarious places
- General construction worksite hazards
- Possible driving in inclement weather conditions
Competencies
To perform this position successfully, an individual must display the following qualities.
- LONG expects its employees to understand and meet customer needs, collaborate effectively with colleagues, manage potential hazards and risks, and engage with and contribute to the community. These values are part of our core values used as performance metrics and are integral to company culture.
LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our company operates in an environment where unions play a significant role, ensuring fair labor practices and adherence to industry standards.
At LONG Building Technologies, we dont just accept difference - we celebrate it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our co-workers, our customers, and our company. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
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