Project Summary:

This is a multi-year large EPC project to design & build multiple facilities for the US Air Force to enhance their test capability. The project is considered ‘greenfield’ and includes the design of a new test facilities that will require designs for supporting utility systems such as high-pressure air (HPA), cooling water, electrical power (high, medium (4kv) and low voltage), switchgear, substation, ductwork,  piping and vacuum/exhauster capacity tied into major test facility infrastructure already in place.  In addition, the facility may include a scrubber system for emissions mitigation, heat exchangers (plate and tube type). The supporting utilities will be designed to maintain independence to the existing plant infrastructure and services.  The main test facilities will have high-speed data acquisition systems. Major equipment will include large vacuum compressors, high-pressure air compressors and large high-pressure cooling pumps with associated control valves.   The project potentially includes major building and foundation (civil works) design and construction. Project kick-off is underway with execution planned through 2026.

An exciting career opportunity exists for an Instrumentation, Data and Controls (ID&C) Engineer responsible for providing design engineering, development, implementation and upgrade services associated with deploying automated control systems in new aerospace test facilities.

Job Summary:

A mid to senior-level Controls Engineer is required on this greenfield project with primary responsibility for designing and overseeing installation and testing which may include:

Motion control systems for precision positioning of aircraft models in wind tunnels

Plant control systems to ensure delivery of specified test conditions

Facility and process control systems to measure and sustain test conditions  

Controls Engineers will apply control theory, electronics and software skills to develop system requirements, specifications, and designs to perform those functions, while assisting in system installation and deployment.

Job Duties:

Specific duties for this position include:

Development of system requirements

Automated Control System design, development, and installation oversight

System design, including concept sketches and layouts

Automated Control and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design

Preparation of specifications and design calculations

Preparing designs, drawings and data such as logic diagrams, sequential function charts, and control narratives

Preparation of engineering studies and reports

Preparation of material quantity estimates

Uses engineering computer-aided design/engineering (CAD/CAE) tools

Interface with other related disciplines such as mechanical and electrical to ensure thorough understanding and implementation of requirements

Vendor correspondence.

Ownership of discipline project schedules.

Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors

It is a condition of employment to wear company-issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Perform other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

Level 1: Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering curriculum from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience.

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering curriculum from an accredited college or university and 9 years of relevant experience.

Experience in the design of facility control systems

Experience with instrumentation specification and selection

Good oral and written communication skills

Current US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience reviewing subcontractor submittals for compliance with design requirements.

Holds an active secret security clearance or has held a prior security clearance

Experience with designs using Programmable Logic Controllers

Experience in control system communication design and protocols

Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and making good progress toward being capable of passing the Professional Engineer (PE) exam for state registration.