Controls Engineer
About The Position
E Tech Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, deployment, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of control system projects. The role includes implementing, testing, and starting up technical solutions developed by the engineer or other team members. The successful candidate collaborates with customers and colleagues, takes direction from project management leaders, and provides frequent work-status updates to management and customers. The Controls Engineer supports projects from design through implementation, develops and modifies project documentation, and performs quality checks and bench testing of PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs. The role also provides onsite and remote commissioning support, coordinates with installation companies on progress and quality, and documents and communicates observations to the team. A flexible schedule and travel may be required to participate in control system design, development, and startup at client facilities. The position calls for a collaborative, organized, and methodical professional who can work independently on projects and tasks. Travel is expected at 30–50%, mostly local, with remote support. E Tech Group describes its culture as focused on collaboration, teamwork, core values, client success, and associate professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in the control system industry.
- Ability to work independently on projects and tasks with an organized and methodical approach.
- Basic understanding of control system network topologies.
- Instrumentation calibration and startup experience.
- Experience commissioning in live environments.
- Willingness to travel 30–50%, mostly locally, with remote support.
- Collaboration and teamwork orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PLC- or DDC-controlled data center projects.
- Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE, OPC UA/DA, and Allen-Bradley (A/B) Rockwell or Schneider PLCs.
- Experience with building management and HVAC control systems.
Responsibilities
- Support project execution as a team member from design through implementation.
- Develop and modify design documentation, including drawing packages, methods of procedure, sequences of operations, and testing scripts.
- Perform quality checks and bench testing of PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs.
- Provide onsite and remote support for commissioning system design changes.
- Work with installation companies to monitor progress, perform installation QA/QC, test procedures, document observations, and communicate progress to the team.
- Adapt to a flexible work schedule and travel as necessary to participate in control system design, development, and startup at client facilities.
- Represent E Tech Group’s Core Values, prioritizing the success of the company and its clients and the professional development of associates.
- Provide frequent work-status updates to management and customers.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching; employees are 100% vested upon entry.
- Prompt enrollment in medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and sick time off.
- Training and continuing education from day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
