Job Description
Job Overview:
Position Summary:
ISS is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Automation Project Engineer III to design, program, and implement advanced automation and control systems.
This role involves collaborating closely with customers and a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver comprehensive technical solutions that meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
The Automation Project Engineer will lead projects from initial concept through commissioning and startup, provide hands-on field support, manage project teams, and build strong client relationships while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.
This position reports to the ISS-Vice President of Technology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and startup, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
- Evaluate job sites, assess customer requirements, and define project scope
- Develop detailed technical and commercial proposals for automation systems
- Oversee and mentor team of engineers and technicians to execute project deliverables
- Identify, document, and manage scope changes throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate with project management, sales, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution
- Specify, design, program, integrate, and implement industrial automation systems including DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms
- Develop control system architectures, I/O lists, and communication network designs
- Create, read, interpret, and translate P&IDs and electrical drawings into functional control logic and sequences
- Design and implement advanced process control strategies, alarming philosophies, and operator interfaces
- Program PLCs using ladder logic, function block diagrams, structured text, and sequential function charts
- Configure and program HMI/SCADA systems with intuitive graphics, trending, alarming, and reporting capabilities
- Develop comprehensive project documentation including functional design specifications (FDS), control narratives, and sequence of operations
- Create and review technical documentation, vendor drawings, and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
- Develop and maintain automation standards, templates, and best practices for consistent project delivery
- Prepare equipment specifications, material requisitions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Author Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) protocols and procedures
- Perform site visits to support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities
- Conduct loop checks, I/O verification, and functional testing of control systems
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting for both electrical hardware and control logic issues
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs)
- Develop and deliver training to operations and maintenance personnel on automation systems
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support field service activities
- Maintain effective communication with customers, vendors, and internal teams throughout project lifecycles
- Serve as technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams
- Interface with equipment vendors for technical support, product selection, and system integration
- Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and project status reviews
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, professional service
- Stay current with advancements in automation technologies, platforms, and industry trends
- Identify opportunities for design optimization, standardization, and cost reduction
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in automation practices and methodologies
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
- Contribute to the development of company automation capabilities and service offerings
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related field) required
- Master's Degree in Engineering or Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
- Automation system certifications (e.g., Rockwell TechConnect, Siemens SSCEP, Emerson DeltaV certification) are highly advantageous
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or similar credentials (preferred)
- Functional Safety certifications (TÜV, IEC 61511, ISA 84) are a plus
- 4-7 years of progressive experience in automation and controls projects, including commissioning and startup
- Proven track record of successfully leading automation projects from design through implementation
- Demonstrated experience across multiple automation platforms and industrial sectors
- Background in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, water/wastewater, power generation, mining, food and beverage, or recycling
- Experience managing technical teams and coordinating with multi-disciplinary engineering groups
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
