Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Automation Engineer position located in Carlsbad, NM.

U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, programming, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and control systems. The candidate will be responsible for design changes, following the Engineering Change Notice process. The candidate shall be able to create logic, program, and troubleshoot using RSLogix Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, Factory Talk View, and other PLC programming suites as needed. The candidate shall be able to interface instruments, field devices, and other equipment to existing site PLCs, and provide interface support with our site SCADA software (Ignition). The candidate shall have a technical understanding of interfacing with SCADA software. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of media conversion and communication protocols such as Modbus and TCP/IP, and their application to connecting PLCs and field devices. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical instrumentation, actuators, and variable frequency drives. In addition, the candidate will be required to support other groups as directed. The candidate will support testing and commissioning activities as directed. Some travel will be required, but it will be limited.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of technical experience, or
Associate's degree with six (6) years of technical experience, or
High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of technical experience is required.
Technical experience must include at least two (2) years of programming, troubleshooting, and testing PLCs.
Some technical experience in system control/integration, automation, and networking is required.
Must have strong interface skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.

Preferred Requirements

BS in Engineering or technical field.
Ignition Certified Training and/or Rockwell Automation Certified Training.
PLC development experience with Rockwell PLCs, including GuardLogix, and safety PLCs.
Experience with Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design considerations.
Experience with surface and underground mining Industrial Control Systems (ICS) systems and related equipment.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater�s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers