Industrial Controls Engineer

What You Can Expect

Our Industrial Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining industrial control systems (ICS) and related operations technology (OT) network and support systems to ensure corporate objectives of operational efficiency and reliability are met for the Utility Network. This position is located at the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, IA

On a daily basis the Industrial Controls Engineer will primarily serve the Meters & Controls (M&C) department but may also provide support to the Campus's Water Plant, Chilled Water Plant, Power Plants and Distribution systems. They will work with the senior controls and networking engineer and field (E&I) technicians to implement programming and/or repair of ICS and networking/support systems. They will provide review and input to design and construction plans for upgrades or expansions to ensure seamless integration of controls and facilitate the transfer of reliable data to the PI data analytics platform.

• You will be responsible for addressing all tasks and fulfilling all responsibilities with a "safety first" mindset
• You will be supporting development of controls masterplans to continuously improve and upgrade equipment with technology changes. You will develop, and review approved specifications, drawings, and technical documents for controls projects. You will write control sequence of operations to meet engineering designed specifications
• You will specify control system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. You will be writing programs and developing graphics for industrial/utility systems that meet engineering designed specifications. You will be researching, evaluating, and designing controls system and processes to facility specifications, applying knowledge of engineering principles
• You'll beproviding technical assistance to field technicians regarding project specific equipment and materials, assisting in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required. You willcommunicate on a regular basis with co-workers on project teams and update supervisors on any ongoing concerns or issues

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of anAssociates of Applied Science Degreein Automation & Instrumentation, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related field. With four (4) years of experience with industrial or utility control systems

Or

• A Bachelor's of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience with industrial or utility control systems
• Our environment consists of Hirschmann industrial networking environments, Rosemont/Emerson instrumentation and controls, virtual server environments such as Nutanix (HCI - hyperconverged infrastructure), Microsoft network management and Windows operating systems, Emerson PACSystems & GE Cimplicity (HMI) controls systems experience in these or similar technology is required

• Strong understanding of workplace safety principles in an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of OT/ICS environments, platforms, systems, and applications
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and responsibility
• Proficient in standard OT/ICS (IEC 61121-3) programming languages and communications protocols
• Proficient in standard Microsoft operating systems and office applications
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of operating technicians, peers, contractors, and design professionals
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/critical thinking skills

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record this role requires use of company vehicles
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and climb ladders in a hot/cold industrial environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, digitally, and in writing
• This role could involve lifting to 50 lbs.
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office Environment and Field Environment
  
  
  
  • May be exposed to different weather elements.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to weather conditions and work environments with elevated temperatures and noise levels
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  
  
  
  
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, copy machines, printers
• Frequently communicates with employees and customers via phone, email, and instant messaging

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,500 - $111,780 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.