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Systems Integrator (Entry-Level)

Edison, NJ • On-site

Albireo Energy
Environmental Consulting Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

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$85K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Albireo Energy 

Albireo Energy is a leader for open-protocol and custom developed Building Automation and Industrial Control systems. We thrive in a casual but dynamic work environment and are seeking a motivated, entry-level systems integrator to join our Solutions team. This position exercises ownership over the systems integration process for small-to-large size projects in coordination with senior systems integrators, project management and engineering in a mentor-mentee oriented approach. We are looking for individuals to work with our Seattle-based team and develop in-office presences in Washington, D.C. or Atlanta, GA. 

Position Responsibilities 

In this position your duties will entail: 

  • PLC logic design and programming 
  • HMI design and programming 
  • Electrical control circuit design and review 
  • Field activities such as installation, commissioning, and site investigations 
  • Perform systems integrations using a wide variety of serial and ethernet communication protocols 
  • Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing as required 
  • Preparation of proposals and review of plans and specifications 
  • Meeting and presentations to customers, internal and external 
  • Preparation of technical memoranda, reports, and electronic deliverables 

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science 
  • Coursework, academic projects, internships, or co-op experience demonstrating an interest in controls, automation, embedded systems, or programming 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills 
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel 
  • Willingness to travel for field activities and to develop an in-office presence in Washington, D.C. or Atlanta, GA 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 2+ years in PLC programming utilizing IEC-61131 languages 
  • 2+ years in HMI/SCADA design, programming, and database programming 
  • Certification with Inductive Automation Ignition, GE Cimplicity, Rockwell FactoryTalk or Wonderware System Platform is a plus 
  • 2+ years in electrical schematic design for control systems 
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software is a plus 
  • 0-2+ years in networking for OT/ICS networks 
  • Certification with Moxa, Cisco, or Rockwell Automation is a plus 
  • Demonstrated experience with common industrial automation communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and serial equivalents 
  • Industry experience with data centers, critical environments, or rail is a plus 
  • Ability to travel up to 80%

 

Pay: $65-85k/yr DOE

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Agency Submissions:
Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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