Job Description
Job Details:
Sr. DCS Programmer / Controls Engineer – ABB DCS preferred
Responsibilities:
- Develop, configure, and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for industrial automation projects
- Design and implement control strategies, logic diagrams, and system architectures for process control applications
- Assist sales with project scope changes (adds/deducts) and provide technical input during proposal development
- Develop and maintain detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) and support project budgeting (equipment and labor)
- Configure HMI/SCADA interfaces, graphics, alarms, and data historian systems
- Perform system integration including PLC, DCS, and third-party device communications
- Calculate and document system loads including heat, motor, and power distribution requirements
- Support control panel design, review electrical drawings, and ensure compliance with project specifications
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for DCS systems
- Perform system installations, startups, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting
- Provide operator training and develop system documentation (O&M manuals, functional descriptions, etc.)
- Maintain clear communication with customers, project managers, and internal teams
- Provide remote and on-site technical support, including after-hours response as needed
- Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
- Identify opportunities for system improvements and provide recommendations to customers and internal teams
- Support Sales Team by identifying new opportunities and technical solutions
Personal Skills:
- Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence
- Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to learn and grow
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Organized with strong prioritization and time management skills
- Positive attitude and team-oriented approach
- Punctual and dependable with the ability to manage multiple projects
Technical Skills:
- Experience programming and configuring major DCS platforms (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, ABB, Siemens PCS7, Rockwell PlantPAx)
- Strong understanding of process control principles (PID loops, batch control, sequencing, etc.)
- Advanced troubleshooting of control systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks
- Experience with HMI/SCADA development and alarm management
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, etc.)
- Familiarity with PLC systems and integration with DCS environments
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and UL508 standards
- Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical for control panel and system design
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools
- Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and field devices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in DCS programming, process automation, or controls engineering
- Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, utilities, or process industries preferred
To apply, send your resume to [email protected]
Patrick DelGaone
[email protected]
Job Tags
Work at office, Remote work