Control Systems Engineer

Tidal Vision•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Water Services is hiring a Control Systems Engineer to design and deliver high-quality control panels, troubleshoot and resolve control systems, establish best practices for continuous improvement, and collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams. The role requires extensive knowledge of PLC programming and design systems. Travel to company locations and job sites is required, primarily in the greater Seattle area, with additional branches and work sites in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere on the West Coast. The position is based on-site in Everett, Washington. Work is performed in Clear Water Services’ Everett shop and at construction and industrial job sites. Employees must follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on-site. The role requires the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation. The incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming.
Ability to understand and modify electrical schematics.
Strong experience designing and implementing control systems for high-voltage (480V) applications.
Strong understanding of industrial automation protocols, such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with project teams.
Willingness to travel to various work locations.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation.
Follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on-site.
Subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) for PLC programming.
Experience with PanelView (Allen-Bradley) and C-More for HMI design.
Ability to develop, modify, and maintain SCADA systems for data collection and recipe management across wide geographic areas; Ignition by Inductive Automation is preferred.
Knowledge of and ability to use relational databases such as Microsoft SQL for reporting, data collection, and system integration.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for systems such as chemical production lines, water treatment systems, and remote monitoring units.
Create and configure HMIs to meet operator and process requirements.
Design control panels, wire-ways, conduit runs, and select components for systems of 600VAC or less.
Lead control-system projects from design through implementation and ensure systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
Create and update CAD drawings for control panels and electrical systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues in existing control systems, including third-party systems.
Travel to various locations and job sites, primarily in the greater Seattle area and other Pacific Northwest and West Coast locations.
Establish best practices for continuous improvement and collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams.