A Controls Engineer is needed for a world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives in the Alpharetta, GA area. This role designs, programs, tests, and commissions PLC-based generator paralleling switchgear with 8-10 years of experience, ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards.
location: Alpharetta, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $45.03 - 63.04 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Controls Engineer position in the Electric Power Division (EPD).
- Focuses on designing, developing, installing, and maintaining control equipment for engineering systems.
- Responsible for custom switchgear and generator control systems design, test, and commissioning.
- Executing electrical design schedules, analyzing project requirements, and performing technical calculations.
- creating PLC programs, directing CAD designers, creating Bills of Materials (BOM), and interacting with customers.
- Must ensure adherence to safety objectives and legal requirements (e.g., NEC, UL standards).
- Works with a team of 5-8 engineers and reports to an Engineering Manager.
- PLC Programming,
- Generator Paralleling, and
- Switchgear Design.
- Requires expert knowledge in at least one PLC platform (Schneider, AB, Woodward).
- Communication (verbal/written), problem solving, independent work/time management, and leadership/mentoring.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering required.
- 8-10 years of experience required.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
