Controls Engineer I (Seattle, WA)

Enterprise Automation • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer I supports the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation and control systems for industrial clients. This entry-level role develops expertise in PLC and HMI programming, SCADA systems, industrial networking, low-voltage control panels, databases, and IT/OT infrastructure. Project-based services include consulting, design, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance for clients in water and wastewater, chemical, life sciences, and manufacturing industries. Engineers typically support one to four active projects at a time. Projects range from approximately $50,000 to $3 million and last from one month to three years.

The position is based in the Irvine, California office and requires working in the office five days per week. Travel to client sites and other business locations may be required. The role offers hands-on experience with medium- to large-scale SCADA applications and systems that may include virtualized computers, layered industrial networks, field controllers, redundant data servers, and connections to business systems. The engineer participates in EA University, a five-week paid onboarding program, and ongoing technical and certification training.

The role is intended for an early-career engineer who is curious, collaborative, eager to learn, and committed to quality, safety, organization, and follow-through. The position involves working on multiple projects, communicating with team members and project managers, and developing practical engineering solutions. Employees are expected to work an average of 40–45 hours per week, including travel when needed.

The annual salary range is $85,000–$90,000. The company offers fully employer-paid healthcare coverage options, a 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match, discounted employee stock purchase opportunities, and at least 23 days of paid time off annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interest in process control, automation, systems integration, and industrial technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in engineering work.
• Ability to work an average of 40–45 hours per week, including travel for client site work or other business purposes.
• Willingness to learn PLC programming; HMI and SCADA development; industrial networking and IT/OT infrastructure; low-voltage control panel design; SQL and database systems; virtualized systems; electrical and instrumentation systems; and testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical, controls, automation, or a related engineering discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC, HMI, and OIT programs.
• Support the development, configuration, and implementation of SCADA systems.
• Design and implement IT/OT network infrastructure.
• Support the design and development of low-voltage control panels.
• Contribute to consulting, design, implementation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance engineering services.
• Ensure project execution follows company engineering practices, quality methodologies, and documentation standards.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Support project risk management and advocate for safe work practices throughout project phases.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with team members, project managers, and management.
• Participate in client site visits, system testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, drawings, programming materials, and testing records.
• Participate in the five-week paid EA University onboarding program and ongoing technical and certification training.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to a collaborative, accountability-driven team environment.

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid healthcare coverage options.
• 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase opportunities.
• A minimum of 23 days of paid time off annually.
• Five-week paid EA University onboarding program.
• Ongoing certification and technical training.
• Company-sponsored fitness programs and catered lunch-and-learns.

What This Job Offers

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