Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides for our client in the Engineering Solutions domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately. Duration: Full-time Salary: $100,000-$120,000/Annually Role: Controls Engineer - Amusement Park/ Theme Parks/Rides Primary Skills: Engineering Role Description: The Controls Engineer must have 5+ years of experience. Key Responsibilities: Electrical System Design: - Lead the design process for electrical and control systems, starting from concept to full system design, ensuring compliance with project requirements. - Design electrical/control components using AutoCAD or similar drafting software, ensuring system integration across project disciplines. - Collaborate with facility design teams to optimize panel locations, minimize voltage drop, and design efficient system hardware layouts. System Integration & Risk Management: - Provide input for system integration across various project disciplines, ensuring seamless collaboration with mechanical, structural, and other engineering teams. - Manage vendor scopes, ensuring that safety, functionality, and contract requirements are met. - Conduct project technical risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risks and ensure project success. - Design redundant systems and mitigations to improve safety, reliability, and system uptime. Control System Design & Safety Critical Components: - Design and analyze safety-critical parts within control systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. - Implement systems for complex motion integration from automated systems, including ride system designs for attractions involving guest safety. - Develop detailed control system documentation, including description of operation, system design specifications, panel assembly drawings, network layout, test plans, and maintenance/job plans. System Calculations & Analysis: - Perform necessary design calculations and analysis, including short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction, load flow, power consumption, protective relay/circuit design, and ground fault monitoring. - Implement and design safety systems with knowledge of SIL/PL ratings (preferred). - Conduct analysis on protective relays and circuit designs to ensure compliance and system safety. Project Support & Commissioning: - Support the installation and commissioning process, including working off shifts as needed during project installation phases. - Collaborate with the installation team to ensure the systems are implemented correctly and safely. - Oversee system testing and ensure all safety protocols are followed during start-up and commissioning. Job Requirements: Education: - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related electrical engineering experience.) Experience: - 5+ years of experience in electrical/control systems design and integration, covering the majority of the responsibilities listed above. - Preferred experience in ASTM standards, the attractions industry, and safety engineering practices. - Experience working with major industrial manufacturers' hardware/software (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens). - Experience with Ethernet-based distributed remote I/O systems is a plus. Key Competencies: - Knowledge of contract documents and specifications, with the ability to collect field data and accurately record findings. - Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively. - Ability to design and implement systems that meet customer requirements while adhering to industry safety standards. - Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment, interfacing effectively with engineers, designers, and drafters. Skills: - Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office environments. - Expertise in using AutoCAD (or similar drafting software) for system design. - Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively interact with project teams, vendors, and clients. Other Requirements: - Ability to travel up to 30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of projects). - Physical demands include vision (color perception), hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment. - Must be comfortable working in varied environments, including standard office settings, on-site project locations, and industrial/construction environments. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. (Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they have directly related electrical engineering experience.) Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience Travel: Travel up to 30% (with travel being 10% for the last couple of years of projects). Local Preferred: Yes Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)