DescriptionJob Title: Control Systems Engineer 1Location: El Cajon, CaliforniaReports to: Principal Control Systems EngineerFLSA Status: Non-exemptCOMPANY OVERVIEWDynalectric Company in San Diego is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical, electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. Dynalectric is San Diego’s leader in complex, fully integrated design/build electrical services. Our project teams include specialists in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of tele-data communications, audio/video, process control, building management and fire/safety installations.SUMMARYThe Associate must be well organized in support of multiple projects/assignments, be responsive to deadlines and readily accept direction from more senior project team members. The position requires the more or less continuous use of AutoCAD and MS Access and involves significant exposure to low voltage AC and DC circuits and circuit components, particularly controller I/O modules, switching power supplies, breakers, fuses and grounding components.The Control Systems Engineer 1 assists more senior engineers with design, development and troubleshooting of PLC 1 based control systems.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direction of the project responsible engineer, the Control Systems Engineer 1 will have the following responsibilities:
Develop drawing and documentation packages including wiring diagrams, bills of materials, interconnect diagrams and device level
Produce instrument and valve datasheets in support of procurement
Test control panels and support client factory acceptance testing of control
Provide technical supervision of engineering
Within 3000 hours the Associate is expected to achieve proficiency in the design of control panels, become familiar with sensor technologies and characteristics, develop an awareness of material compatibility requirements for basic processes, understand the fundamentals of safety circuit and interlock design and have a working knowledge of the code requirements for installation of electrical equipment in areas where combustible gases and vapors may be present.PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An undergraduate technical degree (e.g., ChE, ME, EE) from an accredited institution or
Demonstrated competence in one of the performance domains
Performance domains:
Control Panel Design: Panel layout and power distribution, enclosure selection, breaker/fuse selection, I/O selection, loop drawings, VFD selection/configuration, relational database maintenance, UL 508A compliance.
Control System Design: System architecture, device level LANs, controller selection, hazard analysis and mitigation, circuits for hazardous areas (XP, IS, NI), safety circuits and interlocks, overpressure relief device selection, specification development, test protocol development, RFI generation.
Instrumentation and Final Control Elements: Configuration of and application limitations for common pressure/level/temperature sensor technologies, analyzers, flow meters, toxic and combustible gas detectors. Control valve sizing and selection, regulator sizing and selection, instrument and valve datasheets, material compatibility with common process
Codes and Standards: NFPA 70 2 (national electrical code), ISA RP-12 (intrinsic safety), ISA S88 3 (batch), ASME BPE 4 (bioprocessing equipment), ASME BPCV 5 (pressurized vessels), ANSI 5 6 (pipe flanges and fittings), UL 508A (industrial control panels).
Control System Software Development: Control logic development, graphical user interface development, network configuration, time sequence database development, communication protocols.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
Familiarity with project management/document control software.
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTESThe requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
LANGUAGE SKILLSMust have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit or stand for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledIn addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual bonus, auto allowance, vacation time, paid sick time, bereavement leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness programs.Compensation Range: $37.00-$43.00 hourThe compensation range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.