Automation Controls Integrator

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking an Automation Controls Integrator. Theywill perform numerous Controls Engineering-related tasks, including but not limited to assisting with the assessment, development, installation, implementation, commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance of custom control systems in heavy industrial or manufacturing facilities.

• Performing various aspects of automation controls design including the understanding, use, and development of automation/control logic, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs, and graphics for human-machine interface (HMI), electrical schematics, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID�s), and wiring diagrams.
  
• Designing and programming industrial control systems (ICS) including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote I/O systems, remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interface (HMI) components.
  
• Working collaboratively within project teams including electrical engineers, control system programmers, information system programmers, manufacturing representatives, suppliers, purchasers and other client representatives to design, develop, manufacture, install, and deliver integrated automation controls solutions and processes.
  
• Assisting, as directed, with the management of the mechanical portion of projects, and working with assigned project managers, to meet client�s budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines.
  
• Providing check-out, operational testing, commissioning, start-up, and calibration of controls systems at customer sites, coordinating with the firm�s building commissioning services as appropriate.
  
• Providing assessments, troubleshooting, maintenance, redesign, and end-user training services to assist client in reaching equipment utilization and operational goals.
  
• Recommending equipment operational parameters, technical specifications, calibration requirements, and spare parts recommendations.
  
• Preparing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures for the automated equipment and systems.
  
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and Clark Nexsen�s quality control policies and procedures
  
• Performing construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI�s, reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-builts, etc., as directed.
  
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from project managers, PICs, Operations Directors, and Senior Management
  
• Ability to travel is required
  

Required Skills

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence
  
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups up to and including large public meetings
  
• Have a client-oriented, can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
  
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
  

Required Experience

• Graduate of an ABET-accredited 4 or 5 year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
  

+ Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering (control system design and/or power distribution focus preferred)

+ Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering Technology(control system design and/or power distribution focus preferred)

• Completed or be in a position to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and all other state requirements for certification as an EIT is preferred.
  
• Ability to complete all requirements for certification as an EIT is preferred.
  
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with 1-4+ years of Automation Controls design experience in one or more of the following types of design projects:
  

+ Design Build projects

+ Industrial facilities

+ DOD and Military facilities

• Membership in ISA (International Society of Automation)
  
• The following certifications or accreditations are also desirable:
  

+ CAP - Certified Automation Professional

+ CCST - Certified Control Systems Technician

+ CIMM - Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

+ NICET certificate for Industrial Instrumentation

• An Automation Controls Integrator should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
  
• Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.
  
• Typical software programs currently being utilized are as follows:
  

+ MS Office

+ Outlook

+ Visual Basic

+ Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley RSLogix programming software (RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5000)

+ Siemens Simatic Step 7 engineering software (S7-300, S7-200, and S7-1200 series modular controllers programming)

+ Other programming software for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) modules and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

+ CIP-based programming protocols for networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP

+ Modbus-based communications protocols

+ Other Industrial Control Systems (ICS) software

+ AutoCAD

+ Autodesk Plant Design Suite Standard

+ AutoCAD P&ID

+ AutoCAD Electrical

+ Autodesk Revit

+ Other Building Information Modeling and 3D modeling software

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.