Electrical (Controls Engineer)
About The Position
The Controls Engineer designs, develops, programs, and implements automation and control systems for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems. Working closely with Applications Engineering and Process Engineering, the role ensures engineered solutions are automated, integrated, tested, and commissioned effectively. The engineer provides technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal support through system startup, ensuring control systems operate safely, reliably, and according to customer specifications. The role also supports the facility’s current UL 508A certification and obtains a UL MTR certification.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of three years of experience designing industrial automation or process control systems.
- Experience programming PLCs and HMIs.
- Knowledge of instrumentation, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial communications.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in wastewater treatment, water treatment, or industrial process systems.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or comparable PLC platforms.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems.
- Experience with Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or other industrial communication protocols.
- AutoCAD Electrical experience.
- Knowledge and experience with UL 508A control panels and UL MTR certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Design PLC and HMI control systems for wastewater treatment equipment and integrated process systems.
- Develop control philosophies, functional descriptions, and automation sequences.
- Create electrical and control system documentation, including I/O lists, control narratives, network architecture, and instrumentation documentation.
- Select instrumentation and control devices, including sensors, transmitters, flow meters, analyzers, and control valves.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering to translate process requirements into automated control strategies.
- Support Applications Engineering during quotation development with technical guidance on controls architecture and automation scope.
- Coordinate with electrical panel manufacturers, integrators, and third-party vendors.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), startup, commissioning, and customer training.
- Diagnose and resolve automation, communication, and instrumentation issues during project execution.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards for control system design and programming.
- Provide technical support to customers and field service personnel as needed.
- Maintain complete engineering documentation and revision control throughout project execution.
- Support and maintain the facility’s current UL 508A certification and obtain a UL MTR certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
