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Controls EngineerWunderlich Malec • Orlando, Florida, United States
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Controls Engineer

Wunderlich Malec
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    Orlando, Florida, United States
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    Orlando, Florida, United States
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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:
100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry historyENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firmRated as a top System Integrator Giant
We have a Controls Engineer position open in Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large scale projects. Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.
Major Responsibilities
Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and draftersResponsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control/system components based on project requirementsExperience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplinesAble to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layoutManage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfiedEnsures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standardsKnowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigationDesign and analysis for safety critical parts within a control systemDesigning redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliabilityDesigning systems with complex motion and integration from automated systemsDevelops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plansAble to perform the following system design calculations/analysis: Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction / cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay / circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL/PL rating knowledge is preferred)Designs, develops, and implements DCS/PLC control system (logic software) to meet process requirements. As well as the ability to understand and implement client design standards for software systemUnderstanding of control system components and instrumentation to properly design software interface/control to achieve system functionalityDevelops documents detailing control/software configuration and design. Documents include: Theory/Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, Software design plan, Detailed software implementation/description, system implementation/acceptance test plansKnowledge of design, troubleshooting, and code implementation for the following programming languages: Ladder logic (required), C++ (preferred), visual basic (preferred), and structured text (required)Ability to perform processor loading calculations, scan time analysis, input/output response timing analysis, control system network delays analysis, and program task/code block priorities/timing management/interfaceCan design code that is efficient (not processor resource heavy) while maintaining a minimalist implementation to help facility future modifications and understanding by client post turnover. This includes providing any documentation and/or tools that will assist with program understanding and troubleshootingAbility to diagnose control system issues during troubleshooting to assist in determining root cause (trending, system analysis, test logic, etc.)Ability to minimize secondary faults from occurring within logic by programming "smart" diagnostics that can determine root cause and minimize further effects caused by initial faultWill assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentationIndividual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturingWill act as technical lead on projects and may guide lower level engineers, technicians, and contractorsKnowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferredCapable of working "off" shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project
Job Requirements
Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. (Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to electrical engineering. Disciplines outside of the electrical/controls area will not be considered).
Experience 5+ years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, safety engineering, instrumentation, components, and logic programming. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.
Key Competencies Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings. Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving. Experience working with hardware/software from one of the major industrial manufacturers (i.e. Allen-Bradly, Siemens, etc.). Experience with ethernet based distributed remote I/O systems.
Skills All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
Travel Ability to travel up to 30% worst case (10% is typical with last couple years depending on project).
Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.
Working Condition Expected on client location 5 days a week, Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.
*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.
Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance
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