displays and controls design engineer

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system

Area of work experience

• Design
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Project management
• Project planning
• Testing and evaluation

Area of specialization

• Electrical
• Control system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility