Automation and Controls Specialist

3 days ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States GHD Group Full time
Job Description

Organizations don't innovate, people do. As part of our digital transformation business, you'll help clients unlock innovation, embrace the future, and change communities for good.

We're seeking an Automation and Control Systems Engineer to be based in Chantilly, VA. No VISA sponsorship or support is available for this role at this time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design of Discrete, Continuous, and Batch Control Systems
  • Specification of Process Transmitters, Analytical Instrumentation, Control Valves, Motors, and VFDs
  • Selection and specification of PLC, HMI, and SCADA system hardware and software
  • Programming in the IEC 61131 Programming Languages (Ladder, Sequential Functions, Function Blocks, Structured Text); familiarity with Visual Basic a plus
  • Loop Tuning
  • HMI Design: ISA-101, Alarm Management, Historians
  • Specification and installation of Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Networking, Server/Client configurations
  • OT/IT Communications Infrastructure Design, Fieldbus networking design (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, etc), Copper/Fiber design, Wireless radio and Cellular design
  • System Reliability and Safety, Redundancy Design; experience with HAZOPs and Safety Instrumented Systems a plus
  • Cybersecurity Design and Implementation
  • Producing and modifying project deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Instrument Lists, I/O Lists, Network Address Lists, Instrumentation/Equipment Specifications, Loop Diagrams, Control Panel Layouts and Bills of Materials, Installation Details, Area Plans, Conduit/Cable schedules, Construction Specifications
  • Cost estimation and proposal development
  • Project management and scope development
  • Coordination and assistance with system checkout and startup
  • Train end-users and maintenance personnel
Requirements
  • Up to 25% Travel required for out-of-town projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline; Master's degree a plus
  • 8+ years of automation and control systems experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, water/wastewater, manufacturing, and/or renewable energy industries
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license will be highly regarded
  • Proficiency in Allen-Bradley/Modicon PLC/HMI program development platforms
  • Understanding of Databases and Analytics

We're a multicultural organization that encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.



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