Controls & Automation Engineer

Job Opportunities

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Job Summary

Generally responsible for performing all aspects of complete design of Controls & Automation engineering assignments. This position can operate as the technical lead or team member on any given project. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Familiarity with and utilize department standards and policies.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
• Providing on-site assistance during startup.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel in the department.
• Coordinating work activities with other staff members and C&A Office Leaders.
• Producing estimate level automation system architecture designs and bill of material generation suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing control system installation specifications.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the most simple, efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and equipment lists suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Designing control systems with an overall emphasis on ease of maintenance and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes which have been identified.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for Controls & Automation input.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data and retrieve existing control system configuration.
• Applying knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices, and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct process and manufacturing projects.
• Applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs.
• Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assess the progress and quality of control system and HMI programming.
• Understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.
• Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education : Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration : Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.

Experience : This position requires a minimum 3 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Skills :

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We