Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will design control system details, instrumentation configuration, preparation for implementation, implementation, testing, documentation, and training.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Collaborates with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and submit proposals.
• Deals with a wide variety of technical contacts, including engineering firms, general contractors, customers, vendors, inspectors, and internal team members to control schedules and execute resources to deliver commitments.
• Reads and interprets diagrams and documentation and communicates with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Works with the customer and other stakeholders to define and document control system functionality.
• Develops or reviews BOMs, IO lists, and requirements for control panels
• Serves as the project technical lead for small to large projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with management of the installation team to ensure that technicians are executing per documented processes.
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during startup that are caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer desires, inaccurate instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues. Diagnoses and resolves software and hardware interface issues.
• Interfaces with manufacturers and vendors of hardware and application products

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• 4 years Industrial Controls experience in control system engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering or construction
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent Industrial controls experience
• 4 years of experience in PLC programming
• 4 years of experience with Construction Life Safety Systems and/or Hazardous Production Monitoring
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems
• Proficiency with Support project Scheduling and Installation Sequencing
• Familiarity with Bim Coordination and Constructability Review
• Proficiency with RFI and Submittal Development
• Near-term ability to support up to 50% project related travel

The Preferred

• 6 years of experience in Controls experience in control system engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering or construction
• PE Certification
• Proficiency with AutoCAD – Autodesk software