Senior Controls Engineer at TAI Engineering

Looking for variety and technical challenges? We're searching for a forward-thinking and client facing Senior Controls Engineer/PM to support the operation and maintenance of Distributed Control Systems within a mission critical facility in Arlington, VA. This is no ordinary engineering role – you'll be actively managing projects at a facility that is on the leading edge and actively pursuing integrating a very diverse set of building automation systems, industrial controls, sub metering systems, and operator interfaces. You’ll be a strategic thinker who ensures our projects meet and exceed our client’s needs.

Projects variety examples:

• Adding instrumentation and integrating into control systems.
• Replacing control system panels with panels that have up-to-date equipment.
• Troubleshooting devices that have stopped functioning and proposing solutions.
• Reviewing systems to recommend spare parts to be purchased.

Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

• Being a Subject Matter Expert on the control system and provide consul to all the stakeholders.
• Work with a talented team of controls engineers and technicians; providing guidance and mentorship.
• Designing and implementing small control system related continuous improvement projects.
• Programing changes to the PLC and HMI system.
• Troubleshooting controls related issues.
• Management of TAIs field office which includes:
• Coordinating the schedule of PM and other work with the customer and control techs.
• Review of all reports generated.
• Front line oversight of the two Control Techs
• Support and supervise Control Techs in the calibration and maintenance of controls devices. Examples of such devices are Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Transmitters, Motor starters, VFDs, Analyzers, and valves.
• PLC System software support, to include updating regularly released patches and version upgrades by Allen Bradley or other PLC manufacturers.
• Interface with clients to understand their needs and translate them into exceptional designs.
• Ensure projects meet all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years with industrial controls with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Hardware.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, etc.) OR at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA is required, preferably with ICONICS GENESIS64 HMI software package.
• Experience with boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, building automation, and related systems.
• Management Experience a plus
• Control System Design experience is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with a diverse team and clientele.
• A strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
• The ability to think strategically and translate our client’s business goals into engineering solutions.

What TAI offers:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

If you're interested in learning more about TAI Engineering and what made us a top-20 partner to the manufacturing sector per Engineering News Record (ENR), please visit us at www.taiengineering.com.