Control Systems Integrator III - Energy

Vertech • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Vertech is seeking a Control Systems Integrator III to develop industrial automation solutions, with a focus on energy projects. The role plans, designs, programs, implements, tests, and commissions PLC/HMI-based control systems, primarily using SEL RTAC and Ignition Perspective. It includes designing SCADA systems for real-time data acquisition, alarming, and control at solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) sites.

The position owns control system architecture—including PLCs, SCADA, networks, I/O, and interfaces—and documents technical decisions, designs, configurations, and procedures. The integrator serves as a project's technical lead and primary technical contact for clients, helps guide junior engineers, and troubleshoots and validates systems in-house and in the field through startup and commissioning. Travel up to 20% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or related engineering field, or relevant experience.
• Three to seven years of experience developing PLC-controlled SCADA systems, preferably in a project-based industry.
• At least two years of experience developing PLC programs, HMI screens, and SCADA systems.
• Expert PLC programming skills in ladder logic, function block diagram, and structured text across multiple PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, GE, or Modicon.
• Thorough understanding of at least one major HMI/SCADA platform, such as Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE, or GE Proficy.
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and DNP3.
• Ability to read and redline electrical drawings and P&IDs and specify PLC and I/O hardware.
• Ignition Gold and Wonderware Certified Developer status, or willingness to earn both within the first year.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, and ability to work independently across multiple projects.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ignition Perspective, SEL RTAC, or solar (PV, BESS) and power projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, program, and implement PLC/HMI-based control systems, primarily using SEL RTAC and Ignition Perspective.
• Design and implement SCADA systems for real-time data acquisition, alarming, and control at solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) sites.
• Own control system architecture, including PLC, SCADA, networks, I/O, and interfaces, and document key technical decisions.
• Write structured, well-documented, bug-free PLC code.
• Design intuitive, easy-to-navigate, aesthetically pleasing HMI interfaces.
• Act as the technical lead on projects and the primary technical contact for clients.
• Break down project technical components and help lead junior-level engineers.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate systems in-house and in the field through startup and commissioning.
• Write sequence of operations (SOO) documents and document control system designs, configurations, and procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with work-from-home options for numerous roles.
• Competitive compensation including a bonus plan.
• Benefits, including a 401(k), with no more than a four-week waiting period.
• Path for growth and personal development.
• PTO.
• Excellent benefits and pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level