Job Description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Controls Engineer 4 in Alpharetta, GA . The work will be done onsite. This is a long term contract. It can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $71/hr + OT including benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay. Cullerton Group will provide sponsorship.

Typical task breakdown:

• Execute and support the design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear that controls multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources
• Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling switchgear controls
• Interact with internal and external customers, accomplishing project milestones
• Create bill of materials for generator paralleling switchgear controls in ERP system
• Create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
• Execute multiple projects simultaneously

Interaction with team :

• Work alongside team of 5-8 engineers. Report to Engineering Manger.

Work environment :

• Office/Air-Conditioned manufacturing facility
• PPE gear required - everyday

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 8-10 years experience required.
• NO 2 year degrees
• Willing to take Master’s with 6+ years
• No internships will be considered experience

Technical Skills

(Required)

• Ability to create PLC programs using one of the IEC 61131 PLC Programming languages i.e. Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text or any other PLC programming language
• Design, test, and commission control systems. i.e. systems with different PLC controllers in the same system, experience interfacing, designing controls with different manufacturers
• Develop control software utilizing various PLC platforms. Expert knowledge on at least one of the following PLC platforms. Schneider Momentum, M340, M580, AB Control, Compact Logix, Woodward MSLC, DSLC, Easy Gen, and LS5 Architecture
• Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them to design platform while considering industry regulations and requirements
• Customize PLC software and hardware templates

(Desired)

• Understand in detail the applicable NEC, UL 508, UL 891, UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements and their applications in switchgear controls
• Understand protective relays, their functions associated with Generator, and Utility protection applications

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Understand the design philosophy, operation, and control of complex PLC based systems
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

(Desired)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent business and commercial skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to details

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