Mid-Level Control System Designer from Volt

Beaverton , OR 97005

About the Job

Volt is immediately hiring for a Control System Designer located in Beaverton OR

This role requires the ability to learn, develop, and apply experience and knowledge of control system hardware and software to industrial and municipal projects of various types, sizes, and scope. Projects generally require the ability to understand and implement design criteria for PLC and HMI systems electrical, control power distribution, and/or instrumentation & controls.

As a Control System Designer, you will:

Project site visits, including data collection and analysis of control systems for design and/or system evaluations.
Work and communicate with clients, project owners/managers, and contractors.
Work and communicate with internal design team members and project managers.
Development of control system documentation including functional descriptions, I/O Lists, and Bills of Materials.
Develop control schematics, control panel layouts, and network diagrams.
Write and review instrumentation and control system specifications.
Write technical reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
On-site and remote commissioning and support of customer control systems.

This is a full-time role

Ideal candidate will have:

Associates of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited program.
Ability to effectively research information on controls, instrumentation, and PLC hardware.
Experience in programming of at least one type of PLC including Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens, etc.
Experience in HMI programming packages such as RSView32, Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware, etc.
Ability to interpret and develop P&IDs.
Three or more years or more experience in electrical and/or integration & controls (I&C) consulting field.
Ability to understand and develop control panel layout drawings, bills of materials, and wiring drawings.
Ability to multi-task and address needs of multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to travel to project sites. Estimated percentage of time spent traveling is 20%.
Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and clients.
Knowledge and use of MS Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience using Bluebeam or similar PDF editing software.
Capable of making project design decisions relative to client design direction with general or minimal input from a project manager or other senior level staff.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited program.
Controls commissioning or troubleshooting experience.
Understanding and experience with application of the National Electric Code (NEC).

Pay rate is $40-$50/hr

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.