Control Engineer

TRC Professional Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer for the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment Position Description: Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software-programming for generator control switchgear applications. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: · Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation via Dealer and Factory teams · Perform technical risk management for field performance of assigned projects. · Convert legacy PLC projects to new platforms and validate for accuracy. · Execute and support design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear controls retrofits for systems that control multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources. · Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls. · Create or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear. · Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs. · Provide Engineering/Technical support to AES (Advanced Electrical Services) Sales Group. · Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner. · Assist the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally. · As needed, assists or trains technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract. Required Skills/Abilities: o Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc. oWorking knowledge of the following: o Installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems. o Reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level o Installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), PC controls, and distributed processing. o Computer and software troubleshooting oPLC Software Experience o Modicon / Schneider Electric o Rockwell / Allen Bradley o Siemens o GE o HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required) o Rockwell – RSView / FactoryTalk o Siemens o Vijeo o iFix o Wonderware o Position requires travel, typically between 25 - 30%, to support projects or staff. o Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record