Automation Engineer - Industrial & Utilities (KY)

About us

Since 1990, Excel Engineering, Inc. has proudly served its clients in the US and abroad. We strive to differentiate our Professional Technical Services from the competition by providing engineering solutions with a reputation of customer focus and a high standard of excellence.

Excel Engineering is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for its Industrial Control & Utilities division. This position will manage and execute assigned projects independently or as part of a team delivering engineered industrial control & automation solutions to our clients in support of their manufacturing processes or utility services. Knowledge of PLCs, HMI/SCADA, DeltaV, VFDs, P&IDs, power distribution, and panel design within the industrial manufacturing and utilities industries is fundamental to this role.

This position works closely with other engineers, project managers, vendors, contractors, and client team members in support of both capital and operational improvement projects. An ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with team members is vital to the success of this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creates all project documents according to internal processes to ensure that designs meet Client’s expectations.
• Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs and HMI applications from User Requirements or Functional Specifications.
• Performs system validation according to scope documentation and project requirements.
• Work with Client to develop project scope and estimate. Develop proposals and carry project through completion.
• Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project needs; reports progress to project and engineering management.
• Design electrical schematic packages by laying out I/O, designing magnetic circuits, fusing, control panel layouts, bills of material, and cable layouts.
• Performs the required sizing calculation for power, heat dissipation, wire sizing, fusing, etc.
• Performs the required calculations for Control System network layout and traffic analysis.
• Leads large projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members or runs multiple small projects with minimal direction.
• Specify and configure VFD and Servo drives for applications.
• Willingness to travel, up to 25%

• Minimum of (5) or more years’ experience as an industrial control system/automation engineer.
• Industrial electrical design experience in the following industries: Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy; Gas Processing, Chemical, Power, Waste Management or Pharmaceutical.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.

Excel Engineering Offers

• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing education and on the job training
• Retirement plan – 401(k) matching
• Competitive, comprehensive insurance package
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule and work environment!

Excel Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at [email protected].