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The Senior Automation & Controls Engineer position at AKP Recruiting in Atlanta, GA, focuses on leading automation and controls engineering for various projects in sectors like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace. The role requires significant experience in electrical engineering, project execution, and the ability to lead teams through the design and implementation phases.
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Job Summary
The Senior Automation & Controls Engineer leads the design and execution of automation projects across front-end, detailed design, construction, and start-up phases.
This role requires managing a team of engineers while interfacing with multi-faceted project teams including project managers, estimators, and construction personnel.
Candidates must be willing to travel approximately 30% of the time to job sites for surveys, installation support, and leading technical startups.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Senior Automation & Controls Engineer position at AKP Recruiting in Atlanta, GA, focuses on leading automation and controls engineering for various projects in sectors like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace. The role requires significant experience in electrical engineering, project execution, and the ability to lead teams through the design and implementation phases.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years electrical engineering experience
PLC and HMI programming design
Controls system commissioning and startup
EPC project execution leadership
Nice-to-have
Rockwell and Siemens PLC platform experience
MES design and implementation knowledge
Process safety SIF/SIS design compliance
Strong client relationship building skills
Business development strategy capabilities
Key Requirements
ABET accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Ability to obtain TWIC card if not held
Work Rights
Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)