Careers @ Rutter Hinz

Posting # SJ08RHI001 (04/02/2008)

Control Systems Engineer - St. John's, NL

Our St. John's office has an immediate need for a Control and Automation Systems Engineer experienced in aspects of industrial control system design and implementation. This technical position requires current hands-on experience with a wide range of industrial control system solutions.

Rutter Hinz Inc. is a highly respected engineering firm leading the way in the management, design, programming, and commissioning of small, medium and large control system projects for industrial clients. The Rutter Hinz St. John's office has been serving Newfoundland & Labrador clients for over 25 years. Our staff works with the latest technologies, applying innovative and creative thinking to provide solid engineering solutions to our clients. We continue to experience solid market growth, and are looking for personnel who are experienced in control/automation system, PLC, HMI, network, and communications design.

Our control and automation systems project work is for major industrial clients, encompassing the following process and technical aspects:

  • Design of control systems for motor/pump control, bulk material handling, manufacturing, and mining applications
    PLC architecture design and software programming
  • HMI configuration tasks
  • DCS hardware and software configuration tasks
  • SCADA system programming and configuration
  • Systems integration with such tools as Visual Basic or C+ software
  • Electrical schematics, panel design, loop diagrams, wiring/connection diagrams, and generation of I/O lists
  • Project commissioning, startup, and training
  • Generation of project documentation
  • Other aspects of electrical/controls projects as necessary

Successful candidates will be expected to handle a wide-range of project responsibilities, requiring the following technical skills and experience:

  • Project scope definition and cost estimating for industrial clients
  • Preparation of equipment specifications for PLC, HMI, OIT, and DCS system architecture and instruments
  • General knowledge of control system design and interfacing to power system equipment, and motor controls/drives
  • Field testing of control systems and project field commissioning, including formal and informal training on configuration, maintenance, and operations of automation systems
  • Generation of associated project documentation
  • Ability and willingness to execute projects according to a Rutter Hinz defined Project Execution Methodology
  • Application of structured control system design approaches
  • Structured software design and programming of PLC's, HMI's, RTU's, and other SCADA devices for a variety of systems
  • HMI development experience in packages such as Wonderware, RSView, Citect, etc.
  • Design of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, etc.
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in both written and oral communication, and the ability to work within a technical team environment
  • Proficiency with a variety of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, Visio, Projects, and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency with computer operating systems, networks and electronic information handling

Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university, be eligible for registration with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists - Newfoundland & Labrador (PEG-NL) and have 10+ years experience in the design of industrial control systems.

The position offers a full complement of benefits and competitive salaries.

Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you possess the skills and desire to meet the demands of this challenging opportunity, submit your resume electronically to: atlantic.careers@rutterhinz.com