CONTROL SOLUTIONS ENGINEER at Carter Machinery in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Job Description:

Carter Machinery


Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA
Category: Sales
Posted Date: December 23, 2024
Requisition_Number: CONTR004845
Schedule: Full Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Control Systems Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. The Control Systems Engineer is crucial in designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used for monitoring and controlling facilities (BMS) systems, microgrids, machinery, and SWGR across many different Power System Applications, including industrial controls, power controls, protection, and EV control systems. The individual in this role is responsible for planning, designing/engineering, coordinating and working with project leads to ensure development and implementation of efficient control operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization. Seeking candidates with a minimum of seven years of industrial/electrical power system and controls design experience; other similar industries will be considered. Prior experience with Protection & Control design concepts, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc. Experience in Panel and Shop Drawing design. Experience in installing and maintaining SCADA equipment, PLC’s and communication circuits. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited institution.

Requirements for the Control Systems Engineer position includes:

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for electrical system design, simulation tools for modeling and analysis, and programming languages commonly used in microgrid control systems.
• PLC programming and HMI software development.
• Familiarity with microgrids' control systems and automation technologies, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, energy management systems (EMS), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).
• Must be very familiar with Protection & Control design concepts.
• Must be able to understand customers’ goals and work in partnership with all stakeholders to design control solutions.
• Strong working knowledge in relay logic and wiring diagrams.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to teamwork.
• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to multi-task while maintaining organized and detailed documentation of all conversations.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and a desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to engage in effective and persuasive discussions on complex topics with leadership and other company personnel.
• Clean driving record and a valid driver's license required.
• Frequent travel is required – overnight or out town via car or airplane.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Control Systems Engineer job, including regularly being required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

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