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Electrical Controls Engineers at client design, program, implement, troubleshoot, and improve our electronic control systems to better automate, control, and monitor our production processes. The Electrical Controls Engineer applies comprehensive electrical engineering skills and industry experience in support of the design, fabrication, and implementation of new equipment. They need to be proficient in a variety of logic control hardware, HMI’s and programming software, as well as the associated sensors, vision systems, motors, drives, actuators, and industrial communication networks. They are responsible for writing, troubleshooting, and modifying our ladder logic programs that control the way our equipment operates. They further provide expert-level troubleshooting support on existing automated equipment as a backstop for our maintenance technicians. Depending on the complexity of the equipment needed, they may additionally serve as the project lead for an entire piece of automated equipment, and thus may also coordinate activities for internal mechanical designers and/or external contractors to deliver a turn-key piece of production equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and program new and/or upgraded control systems for our manufacturing equipment to be used on both new and existing products.
• Provide tier 3 troubleshooting support to maintenance technicians on particularly difficult equipment problems.
• Define and document requirements for new control systems and control system upgrades.
• Mock-up prototype equipment and control systems in order to evaluate the ability of designs to achieve their intended purpose.
• Prepare design review documentation to facilitate peer and leadership review
• Document control systems using control schematics, electrical diagrams, panel layouts, and through meticulous software program comments.
• Develop and perform system verification and validation tests to ensure safe and proper functioning.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and assistance to peers and junior engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, R&D, Engineering and Management to prepare detailed plans and estimates for equipment in support of capital expenditure requests.
• Prepares statements of work and compile cost estimates for new control equipment
• Assists with make/buy decisions and oversee the design and build process for outsourced systems.
• Stays informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
• QualificationsBachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 5+ years of controls engineering experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying automated control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ladder Logic programming experience using RSLogix 500, and Studio 5000
• HMI development experience, prefer experience with FactoryTalk View Studio
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot AC/DC electrical equipment problems and perform system tests.
• Experience with creating electrical schematics and control system diagrams. Autocad Electrical experience is preferred.
• Prefer experience implementing Allen Bradley Micrologix, and CompactLogix PLC’s and various touchscreen HMI panels, such as Panelview and C-more HMI’s.
• Additional experience with various Industrial networks is a plus.
• Additional experience with Cognex Vision inspection system and experience with various servo drive/controllers is a plus

Direct Hire Opportunity!

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience
• EPC project and Automation 7 Controls experience preferred
• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience
• EPC project experience preferred
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Ability to travel. accredited program
• Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
• This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignment
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Knowledge of applicable design standards covering Automation & Controls Design/Engineering such as NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, ISA/IEC 61511, ISO13849, UL508A
• Experienced with variety of control and safety systems (PLC, SCADA, SIS, BMS, DCS)
• Experience in Rockwell and Siemens PLC platform. Experience in GE, Modicon, Opto22, Mitsubishi, and Triconex PLC platforms a plus
• SCADA experience with Factory Talk and Wonderware local and distributed systems, Ignition Software is a plus
• MES Design and Implementation Experience a Plus, PTC ThingWorx, Ignition/Sepasoft, Parsec TrakSYS
• Machine safety risk assessment and required PL design compliance to ISO13849 is a plus
• Process safety SIF/SIS design compliance to ISA/IEC 61511 is a plus
• Experience with PlantPAX and PackML is preferred
• Familiarity with tools like SISTEMA, CCW, IAB, BatchSIM, and PlantSIM is desired

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Description:

• Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies
• Design responsibility for all Automation and Controls scope on the project
• Leads a team of Automation and Controls Engineers, Specialists, and Designers in the execution of design
• Interfaces with a multi-faceted project team internally consisting of project manager, electrical, controls, estimating, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines
• Responsible for leading and developing software design deliverables including PLC and HMI programming design deliverables as well as Batch, MES, servers and virtualization
• Responsible for commissioning and startup of those design deliverables
• Lead and prepare controls design deliverables, including instrument/device list, I/O list, controls narratives, control panel and controls hardware design, device location plan drawings and installation details
• Lead the specification, design, and procurement activities for control panel and equipment vendors, manage vendor progression, and lead the Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Lead and prepare electrical design deliverables including 480VAC and below equipment and motor power design, installation plan drawings, and conductor schedules
• Determine process instrument measurements protocols, such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate controls application
• Experienced in reviewing P&IDs and working with process engineers to define and show proper controls scope of the project
• Develop and manage verification of design, calculations, project studies and report preparation
• Interfaces directly with offsite design office and coordinates and tracks execution of controls deliverables to that office
• Responsible for leading and performing quality reviews of project design submittals and coordinating those reviews within the department
• Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used automation and controls engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry
• Interfaces directly with construction personnel in development of contracts and execution of work
• Develops project estimates at each project phase through various software such as Proposal works, Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB), SIL Solver, Bluebeam, Excel, and Visio
• Supports project manager in the development and tracking of automation and controls project budgets and expected progress
• Works with clients and vendors directly in developing design
• Builds effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
• Has a list of clients that frequently request them for projects or assistance
• Provides leadership, technical direction and development to Automation and Controls team members
• Assists in the day-to-day allocation of resources to their projects
• Coordinate with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of controls systems
• Responsible for leading the technical execution and team during onsite start-up and commissioning activities
• Responsible for developing and submitting discipline change notices as needed to the project management team
• Fully understands and can execute the EPC project approach
• This position will require making trips to job sites to survey, support installations, and lead startups (travel about 30%)
• Work with our business development team to identify and develop key project and customer pursuits
• Frequently attends and hosts client events
• Develops business strategies for future projects
• Understands business needs and profitability factors
• Reviews and develops engineering hour estimates and proposals for all phases of the project
• Supports interviewing and hiring process for new team members
• Coordinates workload with Automation and Controls Department Manager
• Complies with all company policies and standards
• All other duties as assigned

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Project Controls Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful client delivery and managing project control teams. This individual will lead project controls services for major client accounts and will help with wider business initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing and executing the high-level strategic direction of project controls including cost management, risk management, and schedule management.
• Responsible for the project budget approval process.
• Leads risk workshops with the project team to identify risks, establish likelihood/severity, mitigation actions and Owners.
• Take the lead for project controls deliverables that require cross-functional input.
• Motivate the team by providing clear direction and goals.
• Assist with weekly team meetings to discuss progress on initiatives and to drive performance.
• Lead the development and production of regular reporting.
• Prepares documentation for project gateway and approval processes.
• Develop overall guidelines for project level chartering and partnering.
• Review the Project Master Schedule for sequencing, interface milestones, and critical path elements (developed by others).
• Develop and recommend the project budget, cash flow and financial plan.
• Oversee and lead the risk management process for the project.
• Develop the work plan that forms the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project.
• Review, critique and submit for approval the Project implementation plans as developed by the project supporting PMCM teams.
• Manage Project Estimating and life cycle (total cost of ownership) asset costing, including contingency methodology and estimate evolution through the project lifecycle.
• Develop and submit for approval change management and impact mitigation strategies throughout the life of the project. This includes, but is not limited to scope, cost, schedule control, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop the set of controls to assure team performance against the Project baseline metrics.
• Develop protocols and guidelines for Diversity Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting.
• Establish the metrics and basis for progress reporting against the Project, Projects, and Contracts. Reporting shall include Performance Measurement, Forecasting, Trending, Issues, Actions, Progress, and Overall Status.
• Develop project guidelines and protocols for cost reduction initiatives. Review project level cost reduction recommendations.
• Review project level diversity recommendations.
• Review construction progress and approve recovery plans.
• Review the claims resolutions recommendations.
• Collaborate with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to achieve consent.
• Establishes ongoing risk process and coordinates regular Monte Carlo analyses.
• Project intake: Consider expansion of deliverables to ensure more robust business cases/estimates/schedules are developed.
• Consider the development of an end-to-end process that captures the project controls information from intake through to closeout. Including incorporating a feedback loop for intake/cost/scheduling closeout information.
• Consider the integration of intake/cost/scheduling reporting to provide a holistic approach to project controls.
• Leads the Project Controls Team and ensures deliverables with quality control and assurance.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Business line requirements:

• 10+ years' experience
• Experience with lean methodologies and have worked in the biotech or related life science industry is a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant project controls experience.
• 2+ years managing high performing project control teams in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods and the merits of each.
• Displays track record of proven success with schedules, cost control, estimating and risk management.
• Proven and demonstrated experience in implementing and managing a project controls system, including financial and scheduling controls, for a major capital project.
• Experience in establishing and monitoring project baselines and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate project teams towards achieving project control objectives.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills

Job Description:

Supports the design and implementation of controls-based solutions for novel future processing equipment, specifically fiber making and cable process equipment, in the optical waveguide and cabling manufacturing processes. These controls solutions will enable manufacturing systems to deliver and transform raw materials to product, convey ware between discrete processing steps, and/or measure and characterize ware created and/or processed by these novel manufacturing methods.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

· Integrate field devices for flow control, material handling and metering, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems based the system design package enabling a fully functional equipment platform.

· Work closely with controls engineers to implement control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states, and process /equipment recovery sequences.

· Implement specified field devices to accomplish desired process / equipment functions, and compatible / compliant with site standards.

· Accurately estimate timeframe to complete assigned project work once scope of work is adequately defined and then complete work to agreed-to timeline.

· Participate in engineering project teams that are responsible to deliver robust, cost-effective automation and process machine systems to Company's manufacturing plants and processes.

· Work within project teams to support the solving of difficult automation problems, resolution of project related issues, and development of fundamental understanding of technical / process requirements critical to system success.

· Drive the deployment of defined control architectures, control system standards, and system integration that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements.

· Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to enable project deliverables.

· Actively participate in project fabrication, off-line integration and testing, drawings and documentation, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer.

· Report to project leader on assigned project activities on a pre-determined basis.

Required Education: * Two-year technical degree

Required Years and Area of Experience: * 3+ years equipment/controls experience

Required Skills:

· Experience integrating field devices for flow control, material handling and metering, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package enabling a fully functional equipment platform.

· Experience with PID control loop tuning and techniques.

· Experience working closely with IT & process engineers to implement control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states and process / equipment recovery sequences.

· Experience with graphical user interface and human machine interface.

· Experience working within engineering project teams.

· Accurately estimates timeframe to complete assigned project work, once scope of work is adequately defined, then completes work to agreed-to timeline.

· Understanding of electrical design practices, machine / motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.

· Demonstrated ability to support the development and delivery of fully integrated machine and motion control, automation, and process machine systems and solutions within a manufacturing environment.

· Familiar with state-of-the-art technologies in the following areas: control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC's, motion control systems, electro-mechanical drive systems, robotics, part sensing, vision, risk assessment, and safety systems.

· Ability to work in a team-based environment and lead or participate on a highly matrixed team.

· Possesses an understanding of general mechanics and ability to apply that understanding during troubleshooting and system implementation.

· Sound problem solving and decision-making skills.

· Highly motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment level.

· Must be able to program in ladder logic or equivalent.

· Experienced in the checkout and verification of electrical control panels.

Desired Skills:

· Experience preferred with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, LabVIEW, Safety PLCs, iFIX SCADA.

· Manufacturing experience and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

· Computer vision system experience.

· Experience with programming manufacturing systems using higher level programming languages: o C++ or C# o VB or VB.Net

· Robot programming skills.

· Sound knowledge of the rules and regulation relating to implementation and best practices in electrical system design and implementation: o National Electric Code o NFPA 79 Specification o NFPA 70e Specification o ANSI and IEC electrical symbols o Grounding and shielding of electrical systems

· Able to work with external machine builders and system integrators for build, and integration of later stages of system implementation.

Soft Skills:

· Works well in a team environment.

· Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of project team.

· Complies with all policies and procedures of project team.

· Strong written and verbal communications and overall people skills.

· Resolve conflicts with peers, customers, etc.

• Installation includes mounting wiring connecting testing configuring and programming instruments and devices.
• Maintenance includes routine calibration and functional testing of process instruments and devices documentation of calibration data collected during inspections utilizing the instrument inspection monitoring system verification of data communication systems that provide real time process and alarm information to the facility control center.
• Troubleshooting includes the utilization of equipment such as a laptop computer multi-meter instrument/device communicator device software documenting process calibrator etc.
• Develops and maintains interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities.
• Directs advises instructs inspects supports and/or assists contractors and employees in the design construction operation and maintenance of assets.
• Ensures regulatory and compliance standards are met.

• Two-year or higher degree in electronics engineering or related field AND a minimum of one year direct, hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems OR
• A minimum of four years direct hands-on experience with Instrumentation, PLC's, RTUs and computer systems.

• Two-year or higher degree in electronics engineering or related field AND a minimum of three years direct, hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems OR
• A minimum of seven years direct hands-on experience with Instrumentation, PLC's, RTUs and computer systems.
• Ability to lead project teams, assume project supervisor role and develop action plans.
• Knowledge of Natural Gas and Electric Driven Gas Compressors.
• Knowledge of Gas and Fire Detection Systems
• Knowledge of Emergency Shut Down (ESD) Systems.

• Ability to interpret control system software for the purpose of diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Ability to pass electrical, electronic, and digital equipment troubleshooting tests.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings and component diagrams.
• Ability to define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport.
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Ability to operate personal computer.
• Knowledge of reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental motoring, compression and supporting systems
• Knowledge of electric driven compressors may be required.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles
• Knowledge of Measurement devices (Press, Flow, Temperature, Moisture, Vibration, Speed, Density, Level) and ability to calibrate the same.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Knowledge of Ethernet Communications Equipment
• Knowledge of Valves and Positioners
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Bureau of Standards Transmitter calibration and tolerance standards
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements

• Knowledge of electronic, radio, digital, and remote-control theory.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (FCC, FAA, AGA, API, NEC.)
• Ability to carry equipment and parts (50 - 100 pounds) from vehicle to work site, possibly over rough terrain.
• Ability to interpret installation manuals, technical instructions, wiring, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and repair and maintenance records.
• Ability to install, test, maintains and repairs equipment (electronic gas measurement telemetering microwave radio satellite equipment chromatographs etc.) to facilitate effective telecommunication gas measurement and remote-control operations.
• Ability to directs and participates in installation of telecommunications equipment.
• Ability to interpret and implement gas measurement and SCADA device installation specifications.
• Ability to performs design programming installation and operation of electronic gas measurement and control systems.
• Inspects and tests facilities and equipment to identify malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots problems replaces equipment/components and repairs calibrates and maintains equipment.
• Ensures installations and equipment comply with regulations.
• Ability to supervise MC&C projects.
• Ability to maintains interactive work relationship with Gas Measurement personnel Specialists and Engineers to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities

• Associate (Typically two years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate degree.)

• Electronics & Communications Engineering

• ISA Certification (Required: within one year of ISA eligibility, not to exceed 15 months)

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers

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Hourly / Non-Exempt / Full Time Salary Range: $39.46 -$50.65/hr

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We are a well-established and growing company offering a competitive salary and a great benefits package for the right candidate. We service all of California from multiple locations. At City Rise Traffic, we provide high-quality traffic control safety services to construction sites, such as flagging traffic through a work site, lane closures to divert traffic, or detouring traffic to reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and are focused on maintaining a safe work environment for construction crews, our employees, and the public. Our focus is safety, so our customers can focus on their jobs.

The Traffic Control Lead possesses a general knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. He or she works under the direction of a contractor to identify the various needs and/or phases of a job and is involved in providing onsite leadership and supervision over the traffic control work crew to ensure successful execution. The Lead is expected to safely execute all scopes of traffic control work, including but not limited to flagging setups, single to multi-lane closures, road closures, detours, freeway closures, specialty projects, and field supervision. Outside of the standard Lead job site duties, the Lead will draw on their own knowledge and experience to assist in the onsite training and development of our traffic control employees. The Lead will collaborate with safety & training and field operations to maintain job-site compliance through employee evaluations, jobsite inspections, onsite training, and performance reviews.

Supervise job site

Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional traffic control responsibilities

Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zones

Implement Traffic Plans & Permits

Complete daily Job Hazard Analysis and conduct tailgate meetings

Onsite client contact

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.

Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down. Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal and company expectations

Ability to recognize dangers using hearing and vision

Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees

Ability to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and customer requests

Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members

Follow company and MUTCD guidelines for effective, safe and well managed work zones

Driving company trucks

Tow and operate towable equipment

Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order

Evaluate employee performance

Other duties as assigned

Current LIUNA membership with journey person classification, applicable CBA required

Proficient knowledge of the Caltrans MUTCD

Can read and understand traffic control plans and permits

Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

Can work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day

Strong conflict resolution techniques

Strong leadership skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Basic computer skills required

Valid CA driver's license with a clean driving record/insurable

Experience driving medium duty vehicles and towing trailers

Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus but not required

High school diploma preferred

3 years' experience in a traffic control lead role or equivalent preferred

Valid ATSSA flagging certification

Valid ATSSA traffic control tech certification

Valid ATSSA traffic control supervisor certification

OSHA 10 certification

OSHA 30 certification

First aid/CPR certification

TMA certification

Has received all internal training required for lead advancement

Lift, carry and place traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone. Lifting may be up to 50 lbs

Use hands to handle, feel or reach with arms to talk

Sit, stoop or kneel

Lift, carry, pull, or place and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone traffic

Standing/walking for long periods while flagging, in various weather conditions and different times of day/night

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write clear instructions, explanations, and correspondence. Ability to read, understand, and implement TCPs and follow industry guidelines. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

City Rise Traffic adheres to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. City Rise Traffic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal permission to work in the United States, successfully passing criminal and drug test.

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Flight Controls Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be part of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Team. You will design, implement, integrate, and test flight control laws for all phases of operation including autotaxi, auto-takeoff, autoland, and automatic rollout. You integrate real-world hardware and C/C++ flight software as part of ongoing flight test programs, and perform simulation analysis and data reduction in our Python and C/C++ modeling & simulation environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish autoflight and flight control system requirements

• Interface with Pilots and Operations team to develop flight test plans, respond to squawks, and communicate design updates

• Design and analyze flight control laws from conceptual design through implementation and certification

• Develop simulation models to evaluate flight control system performance and stability

• Implement control laws and algorithms in flight software

• Test flight software in simulation, Monte Carlo, hardware-in-loop, and flight

Basic Success Criteria

• BS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or equivalent field

• 3+ years of hands on, professional experience developing and testing flight controls algorithms

• Experience with flight dynamics simulation and model identification

• Professional experience with developing C/C++ flight software and Python data reduction & analysis

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Criteria

• MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or similar advanced degree

• Current pilot, instrument or commercial ratings

• Experience with flight controls, autopilot, or flight management system certification

We are developing and building high-integrity, safety-critical systems for automated flight, and your role is critical to what we do at Reliable Robotics. With the support of the entire team, you will be making key contributions to the autoflight system that drive our core company mission forward.

This position is based at our facility in Mountain View, California.

Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Compensation Range: $155K - $215K

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  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
    
  
  
  

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• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5-7 years field experience
  
• Associate degree in the electrical field and 10 years field experience
  
• High school diploma and 15 years field experience
  
• 5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  
• Must be a US CITIZEN
  

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• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)
  

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• Required Certifications
  
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  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
    
  
  
  
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  
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  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

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• Design / Engineering
  
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  • Assists Senior Engineers in design documents for SCADA/Automation projects
    
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    • Developing design document narratives
      
    • Perform requirements analysis
      
    • Understanding of Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation
      
    • Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
      
    • Comment Resolution
      
    
    
    
  • Reviews and comments on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects
    
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    • Review design document narratives
      
    • Perform execution and design scope gap analysis
      
    • Review Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
      
    • Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
      
    • Assist in reviewing project specifications
      
    • Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
• Programming
  
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  • Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
    
  
  
  
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  
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  • Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
    
  • Preparation of test reports
    
  • Originates test procedures
    
  • Commissioning of deployed systems
    
  • Development of test equipment and simulation devices
    
  • Perform Factory and Field Testing
    
  
  
  
• Maintenance
  
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  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
    
  • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
    
  
  
  

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• Estimates
  
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  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
    
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
    
  • Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
    
  • Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors
    
  
  
  
• Personnel Management
  
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  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
    
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
    
  
  
  

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• Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 2-5 years field experience
  
• Associate degree in the electrical or mechanical field (add 3 years field experience)
  
• High school diploma (add 5 years field experience)
  
• 2-5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  

• 
  
• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)
  

• 
  
• Required Certifications
  
  • 
    
  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
    
  
  
  
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  
  • 
    
  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

• 
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Mosquito Control Inspector(Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division).
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.


The Mosquito Control Inspector for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division is an hourly position that engages in routine field inspection work in the control and extermination of mosquitoes. Incumbent is responsible for mosquito control and surveillance activities to aid the County's larvicide and adulticide programs.
Work involves responsibility for making inspections of suspected mosquito breeding places in residential and rural areas. Work follows established routines with specific instructions received from superiors on all new assignments. Work includes collecting and identifying mosquito species in the field, recording all daily activities, updates data, and reports mosquito problems to supervisor as needed in a timely manner. Incumbent utilizes appropriate control method(s), applies the control method(s) in accordance with the applicable laws and Broward County policy. Work is reviewed by the incidence of public complaints against mosquito nuisance and field inspections by supervisors. This position involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals. The ability to wear an appropriately-fitted respirator mask and other personal protective equipment are requirements for this position.
***This position requires availability to work night-time, daytime and weekends as needed with notification to changes in schedule sometimes being provided with less than 24 hours' notice***

General Description
Routine field inspection work in the control and extermination of mosquitoes.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires six (6) months in handling pesticide and some knowledge of public health pest control or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and LicensesPublic Health Applicators License issued by State of Florida must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences

• Associates degree or higher in Biology, Entomology or related field
• Training certification in mosquito biology and control techniques
• Class A or B valid Florida Commercial Driver's License
• FAA Part 107 Certificate (Drone Pilot License)
• 1+ years of experience using larvicide equipment and turbine sprayer (i.e., calibration of equipment, measuring/mixing, loading and testing of biological larvicide materials, such as Vectobac or similar products).
• 1+ years of experience with Surveillance and Testing activities (i.e., setting up traps, dip sampling, larval counts, data collection and analysis)
• 1+ years of experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• 1+ years of experience with repair/maintenance of mosquito control equipment.
• 1+ years of experience with supporting aerial mosquito control operation.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Makes systematic daily checks of assigned area in the salt marshes during mosquito breeding periods; inspects ditches at regular intervals to determine incidence of mosquito breeding; determines breed of mosquito and the stage of the breeding process; keeps constant watch to prevent new breeding areas from developing; watches for incoming flights of adult mosquitoes.

Makes site inspections in an assigned residential area; identifies him/herself to residents; looks for containers holding water, pools, elevator shafts, sumps, and other places where mosquitoes could breed; calls undesirable situations to the attention of the occupant or owner; keeps work records of inspections made; makes count of adult mosquitoes at established stations throughout the County; drives spray truck and operates spraying machinery; operates equipment to combat early stages of mosquitoes.

Answers public complaints regarding annoyances by mosquitoes; determines the breed of mosquito involved and locates breeding places in the area; takes routine corrective measures as indicated.

Confers with superiors in the analysis of scientific and procedural problems involved and works out plans to abate or prevent the development of mosquito nuisance; assigns and supervises subordinate mosquito inspectors in various areas of the County; prepares and maintains survey maps.

Advises the public on methods and procedures to prevent mosquito breeding and to abate mosquito nuisance.

Orders, issues, and maintains adequate stock levels of supplies and equipment.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

Competencies

• Decision Quality

• Action Oriented

• Plans and Aligns

• Ensures Accountability

• Drives Results

• Communicates Effectively

• Courage

• Manages Ambiguity

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.