GFT is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to join our Building and Places Group in Houston, TX.

What you’ll be challenged to do:This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Automation and Controls Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

• You will regularly interface with clients and multidisciplinary project team members
• You will serve as I&C engineer for projects ranging from minor control system upgrades to major new system designs and installations within the municipal and industrial client spaces
• You will be responsible for the review of design documents including the following:
• Shop level drawings for control panel designs
• Review instrument installation details
• Detailed (OT) and (IT) Network Architectures and Riser Diagrams
• SCADA System architecture
• You will provide detailed network design, including fiber optics, to interconnect various network systems
• You will provide basic first-line IT network support to assist with planning, configuration, and troubleshooting of network and computer equipment along with various associated software
• You will recommend various software packages and implementations to achieve the needs of the organizations supported
• You will coordinate with contractors and vendors during network and computer equipment installations and repairs
• Oversee the management and integration of automation projects throughout the entire project life cycle
• Prepare project submittals, O&M Manuals, Testing and Commissioning plans
• Prepare as built and record documents at project completion  
• Responsible for maintaining UL certifications
• Responsible for procurement and inventory services
• You will prepare project bids and construction estimates
• You will have the ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs
• You will have the ability to travel to client locations as projects assignments require approximately 40% of your time

• A strong technical background with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and building instrumentation and control systems is preferred
• A four-year degree in a technical or engineering related field is required, electrical or controls engineering is preferred
• A licensed professional engineer (PE), or ability to attain licensure is preferred
• Proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit BIM, and MS Office suite is required
• Proficiency with network IP addressing, VLANs, and inter VLAN routing as well as configuration and basic support of equipment, hardware, and software is required
• Experience with fiber-optic planning and networks is preferred
• Experience with Fortinet network equipment is preferred
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project is required
• Experience designing water and/or wastewater process control systems is preferred
• Previous experience with procurement processes and inventory management is preferred
• Experience with ISA standards and recommended practices is preferred
• Familiar with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework design requirements is a plus
• Must be able to work independently and to coordinate with team members in other offices
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and capable of supporting system installation activities on a project site.
• OSHA Safety training preferred
• Be physically capable of lifting 40lbs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Location: Houston, TXCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range:  $110,000-$135,000

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