Electrical and Controls Engineer
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Job Description
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Controls System Architecture \& Design**
* Lead the design and development of PLC, HMI, and SCADA\-based control systems for solids control and waste management equipment.
* Define control system architecture, I/O structure, network topology, and system integration strategies.
* Develop and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, I/O lists, control narratives, and cause \& effect matrices.
* Perform electrical system analysis including load studies, protection coordination, and power distribution design.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (NEC, IEC, IEEE, ATEX, UL, CSA, etc.), including hazardous area requirements.
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**Software Engineering \& Verification**
* Lead PLC and HMI programming activities, including structured software design and documentation (SDS, FDS).
* Oversee software verification and validation activities, including simulation and Hardware\-in\-the\-Loop (HIL) testing where applicable.
* Apply best practices in structured software development and configuration control.
Troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, and controls\-related issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
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**Project Execution \& Technical Leadership**
* Support and lead control systems Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities.
* Provide technical leadership during commissioning, startup, and after\-sales support.
* Serve as technical authority for controls\-related customer inquiries and field issues.
* Mentor junior engineers and provide discipline leadership within cross\-functional project teams.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting schedule and quality expectations.
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**Sustaining \& Continuous Improvement**
* Support lifecycle management of control systems, including upgrades and performance optimization.
* Identify and implement improvements to enhance system reliability, safety, and maintainability.
Stay current with emerging automation technologies, communication protocols, and industry advancements relevant to drilling and solids handling systems.
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**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
* Advanced expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Beckhoff experience preferred).
* Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CAN, WITS, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.).
* Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python and C\+\+.
* Understanding of control system software lifecycle, verification, and validation methodologies.
* Ability to interpret and develop technical documentation (P\&IDs, electrical and hydraulic schematics, FDS, SDS, C\&E).
* Knowledge of hydraulic power units and hydraulic control systems integration.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability.
* Effective communication and cross\-functional collaboration skills.
* Ability to manage priorities in a fast\-paced engineering environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
* Engineering degree in Controls, Software, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
* 5–7\+ years of experience in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming and detailed control system software engineering.
* 4\+ years of experience in control systems Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
* 3\+ years of experience leading commissioning, startup, and operational support activities.
* Experience designing and commissioning control systems for hazardous area applications (ATEX, IEC or similar).
Working knowledge of applicable IEC and IEEE standards.
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**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
* Experience in the Oil \& Gas drilling industry.
* Experience with Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and processes.
* Familiarity with drilling fluids systems, geothermal applications, thermal treatment technologies, and solids handling systems.
* Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or willingness to obtain.
**Controls System Architecture \& Design**
* Lead the design and development of PLC, HMI, and SCADA\-based control systems for solids control and waste management equipment.
* Define control system architecture, I/O structure, network topology, and system integration strategies.
* Develop and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, I/O lists, control narratives, and cause \& effect matrices.
* Perform electrical system analysis including load studies, protection coordination, and power distribution design.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (NEC, IEC, IEEE, ATEX, UL, CSA, etc.), including hazardous area requirements.
*
**Software Engineering \& Verification**
* Lead PLC and HMI programming activities, including structured software design and documentation (SDS, FDS).
* Oversee software verification and validation activities, including simulation and Hardware\-in\-the\-Loop (HIL) testing where applicable.
* Apply best practices in structured software development and configuration control.
Troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, and controls\-related issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
*
**Project Execution \& Technical Leadership**
* Support and lead control systems Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities.
* Provide technical leadership during commissioning, startup, and after\-sales support.
* Serve as technical authority for controls\-related customer inquiries and field issues.
* Mentor junior engineers and provide discipline leadership within cross\-functional project teams.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting schedule and quality expectations.
*
**Sustaining \& Continuous Improvement**
* Support lifecycle management of control systems, including upgrades and performance optimization.
* Identify and implement improvements to enhance system reliability, safety, and maintainability.
Stay current with emerging automation technologies, communication protocols, and industry advancements relevant to drilling and solids handling systems.
*
**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
* Advanced expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Beckhoff experience preferred).
* Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CAN, WITS, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.).
* Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python and C\+\+.
* Understanding of control system software lifecycle, verification, and validation methodologies.
* Ability to interpret and develop technical documentation (P\&IDs, electrical and hydraulic schematics, FDS, SDS, C\&E).
* Knowledge of hydraulic power units and hydraulic control systems integration.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability.
* Effective communication and cross\-functional collaboration skills.
* Ability to manage priorities in a fast\-paced engineering environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
*
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
* Engineering degree in Controls, Software, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
* 5–7\+ years of experience in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming and detailed control system software engineering.
* 4\+ years of experience in control systems Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
* 3\+ years of experience leading commissioning, startup, and operational support activities.
* Experience designing and commissioning control systems for hazardous area applications (ATEX, IEC or similar).
Working knowledge of applicable IEC and IEEE standards.
*
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
* Experience in the Oil \& Gas drilling industry.
* Experience with Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and processes.
* Familiarity with drilling fluids systems, geothermal applications, thermal treatment technologies, and solids handling systems.
* Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or willingness to obtain.
Posted: 2026-03-11