Mid-Career Electrical Controls Engineer

BNH•San Marcos, TX

2d•$90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Electrical Controls Engineer who is passionate about industrial automation and control systems. The successful candidate will take the lead on upgrading and maintaining critical facility and motion control systems to meet specified plant and test conditions. This role requires the application of control theory, electrical standards, and PLC software expertise to develop system requirements, specifications, and designs. The candidate will also oversee the installation and deployment of these systems. This position provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with a large team of dedicated engineering professionals; all focused on achieving customer satisfaction while delivering projects on time and within budget. Open to internal and external candidates. This position may require occasional extended hours and weekend work to meet critical contractual requirements and to support outage activities. Occasional travel between AEDC facilities may also be necessary. The successful candidate will apply expertise in electrical design, safety standards, programming, configuration management, and testing to develop complex electrical and control systems. They will also assist with requirements development, cost and schedule estimation, procurement, fabrication, and system deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or mechatronics engineering from an accredited college or university (ABET accreditation preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Demonstrated knowledge through experience in electronics, instrumentation, low-voltage power systems, control systems, PLCs, variable frequency drive (VFD) systems, motion control systems, sensors, transmitters, actuators, valves, PID control, and industrial communication networks.
Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

An active security clearance.
A minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in an industrial environment
Experience in design, systems startup, or field engineering within large industrial plants, utilities, or OEM firms.
Previous application of control system theory and design concepts, including:
Control Strategy and Algorithm Development
Math Modeling and Simulation
Motion and Process Controls
Servomechanisms, and System Safety
Coursework or experience with electrical control circuits, power circuits, and PID control systems.
Experience designing or applying control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software.
Familiarity with Emerson PLCs, automation hardware, and Cimplicity related software.

Responsibilities

Develop and design automated control systems and low voltage power circuits.
Create or Approve electrical design drawings, including concept sketches, layouts, and bills of materials.
Develop control system software using PLC ladder logic, function blocks, and HMI programming.
Prepare specifications, design calculations, engineering studies, reports, and test procedures.
Develop project requirements.
Prepare labor and material cost estimates.
Specify materials for procurement.
Guide entry-level engineers and technical teams.
Oversee hardware assembly, fabrication, and installation.
Perform facility checkouts, startups, and commissioning.
Provide periodic cost and schedule reports to the Project Manager.
Review design documents from equipment manufacturers and subcontractors, preparing comments and recommendations.
Prepare Statement of Work (SOW) packages for outside contractors and review their submittals.
Participate in and foster a work environment based on openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and innovation.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and supervisory direction.
Perform other duties as required.