Control Systems Engineer

Tidal Vision•Everett, WA

1d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Water Services, part of Tidal Vision, is hiring a Control Systems Engineer to design and deliver high-quality control panels, troubleshoot and resolve control-system issues, establish continuous-improvement best practices, and collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams. The role involves PLC programming, HMI design, control-system design and integration, and creating and maintaining electrical CAD drawings. The engineer will lead projects from design through implementation and may work with systems such as chemical production lines, water treatment systems, and remote monitoring units. The position is based at the Everett, Washington shop and also involves work at construction and industrial job sites. Travel is estimated at more than 50%, primarily to locations in the greater Seattle area and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest and on the West Coast. The role requires following safety standards and wearing designated personal protective equipment on site. A criminal background check is required.

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.
Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation.
Subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) PLC programming.
Experience with PanelView (Allen-Bradley) and C-More HMI systems.
SCADA design experience; Ignition by Inductive Automation is preferred.
Understanding of and experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for systems including 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 up to 600VAC.
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.
Develop, modify, and maintain SCADA systems for data collection and recipe management across wide geographic areas.
Use relational databases such as Microsoft SQL for reporting, data collection, and system integration as required.
Follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and on site.