Remote Senior Controls Engineer

Overview

The Company

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. With Safety encouraged as a personal core value for every employee, our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, Systems Integration Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service, supported throughout every level of the company. If it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

 

That’s why we say… One Line. One Company.

 

The Position

This position is remote with around 25% domestic travel expected. Shermco Systems Integration is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer, which will be responsible for design, development, and implementation of control systems for various applications, ensuring efficient and safe operation by using automation, programming, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. This position will include programming and management aspects. 

 

The Opportunity

Join our team of leaders in controls, system integration, electrical construction, and engineering! Due to continued growth, we are seeking safety-focused and experienced teammates with industrial field experience and strong knowledge of industrial control systems. We offer the opportunity to develop and utilize a broad skill set at an accelerated pace. Shermco is an industry-leading turnkey systems integration firm and is an ideal fit for smart, motivated individuals that want to continuously learn, develop, and solve complex problems. Our team works in a dynamic, safety-focused environment where there are no limits on personal or professional growth.

 

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

 

Safety-Focused:

• Establish/Maintain behaviors that demonstrate Safety as a Personal Core Value.

System Design & Development:

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for various applications, including Network Architecture, Cause and Effect Diagram, Control Philosophy for the production of a complete automation and process control system.
• Utilize knowledge of control theory, automation, and programming to create efficient and reliable systems.

Programming & Implementation:

• Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and other control devices.
• Develop and implement control algorithms and software.
• Utilize graphical programming languages like Ladder Logic and FBD (Function Block Diagram).

Testing & Troubleshooting:

• Test and validate control systems to ensure they meet performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose control system issues.
• Implement solutions to improve system performance and reliability.

Startup & Commissioning:

• Install, configure, and test software systems on-site, ensuring they function according to specifications and customer needs, often collaborating with other specialists and clients.

Performance Optimization:

• Evaluate system performance and identifies areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to increase production efficiency and reduce downtime.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

Safety:

• Ensure that control systems are designed and implemented in a safe manner.
• May be responsible for implementing safety protocols and procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in control systems and startup/commissioning.
• Management experience.
• Must have a strong understanding of control theory, automation, and programming, with the ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex technical problems while paying close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy.
• Must have experience with low voltage controls.
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English via verbal and written methods and be