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Control Systems Project Engineer I

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Computer ScienceArtifactsContinuous ImprovementControl Systems DesignElectrical EngineeringHuman Machine InterfaceIndustrial Control
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • 4+ years of relevant control systems engineering experience
  • 2+ years at Lead Control Systems Engineer level or equivalent technical leadership role
  • Experience supporting industrial automation control systems commissioning and project execution
  • Advanced knowledge of PLC HMI SCADA and industrial control system architectures
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation controls networking and system integration principles
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs electrical drawings and technical documentation
  • Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle management testing validation and quality systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving decision-making and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated initiative and ownership in project execution
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to translate engineering standards into practical actionable guidance
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Nice to have

  • Technical excellence
  • Mentorship
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Continuous learning

Day to day

  • Lead small to mid-sized control systems projects from initiation through completion with strong ownership and accountability
  • Support startup commissioning troubleshooting and validation activities while ensuring project quality schedule and budget goals are met
  • Develop review and improve engineering standards documentation templates and best-practice guidance to strengthen consistency across teams
  • Collaborate with customers project managers engineers and trade partners to communicate risks align deliverables and deliver excellent project outcomes
  • Provide technical mentorship and coaching to junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement and quality initiatives