Automation Projects Engineer Level II or Level III (Sr)

Why you'll love working for Caltrol:

Caltrol is recognized as a leading provider of automation, including process control solutions, valves, instrumentation, and reliability. Caltrol takes great pride in the quality of our employees, products, and services we represent.

Caltrol is an employee-owned company headquartered in Las Vegas with offices across 4 states (CA, AZ, HI) and one outside the U.S. As an owner, you will be part of an essential and meaningful organization. You’ll find the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions with prospects for career growth and satisfaction. You will work in a team-driven culture with talented managers and inspiring coworkers to support you.

What you'll be doing:  

• Architect and lead the implementation of Process Automation System (PAS) projects for continuous and batch applications. 
• Analyze customer project requirements and develop detailed scope of work.
• Work with customers to influence long-term automation plans and strategies, identify potential projects, and explain automation platforms, products, and service capabilities within a framework of financial justification.
• Work with customers to develop project methodologies that will enhance their standards.
• Work with customers’ process engineers to develop functional requirements.
• Lead project teams responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control strategies including operational graphics.
• Plan, coordinate, and review the work of a project team.
• Participate in or lead the start-up of complex systems at the customer’s facility.
• Understand the project scope and financials; identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management.
• Act as a liaison between the internal project team, internal management, and the customer.
• Proactively develop customer relationships; anticipate and provide solutions to customer’s needs giving high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Support project estimation.
• Act as a mentor for individuals within the engineering organization.

What we are looking for: 

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of relevant work experience including project delivery.
• Comfortable leading technical interactions with customers. 
• In-depth experience integrating field instrumentation for industrial applications
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States and an acceptable driving record.
• Prior experience in the Life Sciences industry with knowledge/familiarity of FDA regulations and compliance standards.  
• Experience with Emerson’s DeltaV distributed control systems and other Process Control Platforms.  
• Prior work experience with Emerson or its Impact / Business Partners is a plus! 
• Experience with S95 and S88 project concepts and methodologies.  
• Experience with field instrumentation used in industrial environments. 

 Preferred:

• Experience with various process control systems including DCS, PLC and SCADA.
• Experience with industry specific process control terminologies and standards. 
• Experience with food & beverage, mining, or oil and gas a plus!

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for the Level II Automation Projects Engineer position is $110,000 - $125,000. The pay range for the Level III (Sr.) Automation Projects Engineer position is $130,000 - $150,000. This is the pay scale range Caltrol reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity. It may vary based on the geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience of the candidate, along with the requirements of the position.

What we offer:

• A hybrid work schedule
• A work culture that's not just inclusive, but downright celebratory of diversity
• Generous base salary + Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) opportunities
• Unlimited Flexible time-off
• Medical, Dental, Vision – all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA
• Comprehensive supplementary benefits with a dedicated benefits concierge service
• 24/7 virtual physical access – free, and unlimited, for benefit eligible employees
• Wellness Benefits including gym and on-demand fitness discounts
• 401(k) with employer match - because your future is just as important as your present
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company paid life insurance and buy up options
• Company paid Short-Term Disability insurance
• Pet discount program
• Student loan repayment match program
• Tuition/education reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities because we believe in investing in greatness. 

Work Environment / Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday. Standard business hours. This position may be eligible for Caltrol’s hybrid work program, allowing remote work for up to four days per week. 

Physical Demands: 

Normal office setting – also visits customer sites where the environment varies by industry. Sites may be loud with exposure to varying degrees of temperature. While on site, PPE may be required including wearing safety shoes. While on site, extended periods of walking and standing may be required. 

Travel:

Up to 25% travel to customer sites based on assigned projects, including overnights within the Caltrol territory, including local, AZ, CA, and NV.  

Other Duties: 

This job description/listing is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 

Caltrol is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Reasonable accommodation is available for candidates with disabilities, ensuring they can effectively perform essential job functions.   

 

Caltrol is proud to offer the best Industrial Process Automation Solutions, Engineering Services, and Fabrication of Life Science Industry related products