Lead Controls Systems Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
Overview
Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Sales Support
- Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
- Identify and assign tasks within the project team
- Lead customer meetings
- Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
- Maintain relationships with existing customers
Instrumentation & Electrical Design
- Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
- Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the project
- Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
- Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
- Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
- Procure project hardware
- Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
- Inspect completed control enclosures
System Design and Configuration
- Lead customer design review meetings
- Configure user interface and HMI screens
- Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
- Execute internal functional and quality control testing
- Draft system documentation
- Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
Onsite System Startup
- Install project software and configuration onto site systems
- Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
- Perform software calibration and tuning
- Conduct functional tests of all systems
- Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
- Support additional customer testing
- Program field modifications as required
- Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system
Qualifications
Technical Experience
- Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
- 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
- Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
- Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
- Aveva System Platform
- Inductive Ignition Perspective
- Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
- Other useful technologies include:
- Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
- Tridium: Niagara N4
- SQL
- Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
- Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.
HVAC Experience/Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
- Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
- Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
- Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Competitive Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience
Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
About The RoviSys Company
As one of the world's largest independent systems integrators, RoviSys delivers comprehensive automation, digital transformation, manufacturing execution (MES), Industrial AI, discrete manufacturing, and information solutions that help customers improve performance, increase reliability, and accelerate innovation. Our expertise spans process automation, discrete manufacturing, industrial IT/OT, manufacturing intelligence, data infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration. From concept and design through implementation, commissioning, and lifecycle support, we partner with leading organizations across life sciences, food and beverage, chemicals, energy, oil and gas, metals, consumer products, food and beverage, semiconductor, data center, and other critical industries. Our engineers combine deep industry knowledge with practical experience to solve complex operational challenges and deliver measurable business results. What sets RoviSys apart is our commitment to vendor independence, technical excellence, and long-term partnerships. We recommend and integrate the technologies that best fit each customer's objectives, creating scalable solutions that protect investments, deliver measurable ROI, and prepare organizations for the future. RoviSys employs more than 2000 engineers, developers, project managers, and technical specialists serving customers across North America, LATAM, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Our regional offices are supported by global expertise, and we deliver the responsiveness of a local partner with the capabilities of an international automation leader. For more than 35 years, RoviSys has helped manufacturers connect systems, leverage data, modernize operations, and confidently navigate the future of industrial automation.
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