BW Design Group · 20 hours ago
Senior Controls engineer
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBW Design Group is a prominent company with a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex challenges for leading companies. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead the development and deployment of automation systems for data center environments, focusing on SCADA and control systems.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Developing automation solutions, including design specifications, software configuration, testing, startup and commissioning of data center EPMS and BMS facility support systems
Designing automation control systems, creating technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with client and industry standards
Diagnosing and resolving complex automation problems
Programming PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Rockwell), DDCs (e.g., Distech, Niagara) and SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, FactoryTalk)
Managing project deliverables, timelines, and budgets while coordinating with clients, vendors, and team members
Supporting system start-ups, site installations, and integration activities
Design and develop moderately complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians
Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration and system diagnostics to support machine-based control systems
Prepare schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings and bills of material for moderately complex projects
Develop, prepare and maintain program documentation in areas related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment
Research and learn latest developments concerning system architectures that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems
Furnish documentation to product assembly and assist with check-out, machine installation and startup of moderately complex mechanical functionality and control system software
Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions; participate on team to analyze control system malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
May participate in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
May provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for customer and service technician use
May travel to customer sites to support tests, commissioning or startup of industrial equipment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A proven track record in control systems engineering, with a minimum of 7 years' experience in system integration work in mission-critical data center environments
Expertise in designing and implementing PLC, DDC, SCADA, and other related control systems in the context of BMS and EPMS systems
Knowledge of industrial control panel design (UL508A), instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and SOO development
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Willingness to travel for project needs, training, and industry events
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Company
BW Design Group
BW Design Group is the only independent, fully integrated AEC firm powered by a Manufacturer's Mindset™.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aderito Dos Santos
Partner
Adolfo Santana
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