Industrial Control Systems Engineer

Brown and Caldwell•Troy, MI

2d•$95,000 - $142,000

About The Position

The Industrial Control Systems Engineer addresses moderately complex problems for which solutions may not be well-defined and contributes significantly to SCADA/HMI design, configuration, and programming projects. The role develops and implements PLC system designs and ICS/OT design, configuration, and programming projects. The engineer works independently, exercising sound technical judgment, with occasional guidance on strategic or highly complex matters and within broad guidelines and policies. The role completes client-specific ICS/OT designs, supports commissioning and startup, participates in client and consultant design reviews, analyzes technical documents, and handles networking and cybersecurity requirements in the ICS/OT space. It may also include mentoring less experienced team members and taking on additional assignments as needs evolve. Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with 50 offices and more than 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. The anticipated starting salary is $95,000–$129,000 for Location A or $104,000–$142,000 for Location B, depending on primary work location and the candidate’s skills, experience, and education. The position is subject to a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in control system integration and design and ICS/OT systems.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
Demonstrable knowledge of ICS/OT design.
Skill in PLC system design, configuration, and programming.
Competency in SCADA/HMI design, configuration, and programming.
Understanding of networking and cybersecurity requirements in the ICS/OT space.
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively convey facts, policies, and practices.
Proficiency in system troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Typically certified in the SMS Framework and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Responsibilities

Complete ICS/OT design that represents the client’s unique needs.
Work on SCADA/HMI design, configuration, and programming.
Implement PLC system design, configuration, and programming.
Manage control system commissioning and startup.
Facilitate design reviews with clients and other Brown and Caldwell consultants and contribute to planning evolution.
Analyze and interpret P&IDs, specifications, control schematics, and control strategies.
Handle networking in the ICS/OT space.
Understand and enforce cybersecurity requirements related to ICS/OT systems.
Adapt to and execute additional assignments as needs evolve.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop.