Controls Systems Engineer

Technipower • Winder, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We have a client in Winder, GA that has an opportunity for a Controls Systems Engineer. You will take industrial controls projects from scope through startup, focusing on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, control panels, commissioning, and field troubleshooting. You will work directly with municipal water and wastewater utilities, supporting treatment plants, pump stations, and remote sites. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with controls engineers and utility staff, troubleshoot issues in the field, and take ownership of projects from design through implementation. This is a Direct Hire position required to be fully Onsite. 60% in-state travel throughout Northeast Georgia is required (2-3 days/week). Occasional on-call hours to support customer emergencies are needed; fully paid.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, SCADA, or automation
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs from scratch required
• Experience with HMI/SCADA applications such as VT Scada, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or similar required
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation, including level, flow, pressure, analytical, 4–20 mA, and discrete I/O
• Ok with 60%-day travel throughout Northeast GA to client sites (potentially overnight 1 day/month)
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus!
• Municipal water/wastewater experience
• VTScada development experience
• Experience with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, VPNs, managed switches, or cellular communications
• Control panel design, fabrication, or UL 508A experience
• Degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering, engineering technology, instrumentation, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Take industrial controls projects from scope through startup
• Focus on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, control panels, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
• Work directly with municipal water and wastewater utilities, supporting treatment plants, pump stations, and remote sites
• Work closely with controls engineers and utility staff
• Troubleshoot issues in the field
• Take ownership of projects from design through implementation
• Occasional on-call hours to support customer emergencies

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursed
• Fully paid on-call hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree