Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides for our client in the Engineering Solutions domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.
Duration: Full-time
Location: Orlando, FL
Salary: $100,000-$120,000/Annually
Role: Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides
Primary Skills: Engineering
Role Description: The Controls Engineer must have 5+ years of experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical System Design:
- Lead the design process for electrical and control systems, starting from concept to full system design, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Design electrical/control components using AutoCAD or similar drafting software, ensuring system integration across project disciplines.
- Collaborate with facility design teams to optimize panel locations, minimize voltage drop, and design efficient system hardware layouts.
System Integration & Risk Management:
- Provide input for system integration across various project disciplines, ensuring seamless collaboration with mechanical, structural, and other engineering teams.
- Manage vendor scopes, ensuring that safety, functionality, and contract requirements are met.
- Conduct project technical risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risks and ensure project success.
- Design redundant systems and mitigations to improve safety, reliability, and system uptime.
Control System Design & Safety Critical Components:
- Design and analyze safety-critical parts within control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
- Implement systems for complex motion integration from automated systems, including ride system designs for attractions involving guest safety.
- Develop detailed control system documentation, including description of operation, system design specifications, panel assembly drawings, network layout, test plans, and maintenance/job plans.
System Calculations & Analysis:
- Perform necessary design calculations and analysis, including short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction, load flow, power consumption, protective relay/circuit design, and ground fault monitoring.
- Implement and design safety systems with knowledge of SIL/PL ratings (preferred).
- Conduct analysis on protective relays and circuit designs to ensure compliance and system safety.
Project Support & Commissioning:
- Support the installation and commissioning process, including working off shifts as needed during project installation phases.
- Collaborate with the installation team to ensure the systems are implemented correctly and safely.
- Oversee system testing and ensure all safety protocols are followed during start-up and commissioning.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related electrical engineering experience.)
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in electrical/control systems design and integration, covering the majority of the responsibilities listed above.
- Preferred experience in ASTM standards, the attractions industry, and safety engineering practices.
- Experience working with major industrial manufacturers' hardware/software (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
- Experience with Ethernet-based distributed remote I/O systems is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of contract documents and specifications, with the ability to collect field data and accurately record findings.
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
- Ability to design and implement systems that meet customer requirements while adhering to industry safety standards.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment, interfacing effectively with engineers, designers, and drafters.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
- Expertise in using AutoCAD (or similar drafting software) for system design.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively interact with project teams, vendors, and clients.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of projects).
- Physical demands include vision (color perception), hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment.
- Must be comfortable working in varied environments, including standard office settings, on-site project locations, and industrial/construction environments.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related electrical engineering experience.)
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience
Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses
Travel: Travel up to 30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of projects).
Local Preferred: Yes
Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)
Recruiter Name: Devyanshu Pawar
Recruiter Phone: 412-490-7931
Benefits:
This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant will receive our client’s benefits package.
Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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