Jr Automation Engineer

Albireo Energy•Chicago, IL

1d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Albireo Energy is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to support mission-critical data center infrastructure. The role focuses on developing, deploying, and maintaining industrial control systems in high-availability environments, using PLC programming, SCADA development, and system integration. The ideal candidate has experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and industrial networking, and is comfortable working in fast-paced, uptime-sensitive environments. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related engineering or automation field and at least one year of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or SCADA development. The candidate must be based in the Eastern or Central time zone, be authorized to work in the United States, and be willing to travel for commissioning and deployment activities. Compensation is $80,000–$110,000 per year, with the benefits listed below. Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include background and drug checks. Roles requiring driving also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
At least 1 year of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or SCADA development.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming using Studio 5000 / RSLogix500.
Experience developing or supporting SCADA/HMI systems; Ignition is preferred.
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, and OPC UA.
Solid understanding of industrial networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, subnets, switches, and VLANs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and P&IDs.
Willingness to travel for commissioning and deployment activities.
Must be based in the Eastern or Central time zone.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings; positions where driving is an essential function also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data centers, critical infrastructure, or high-availability environments.
Familiarity with EPMS systems and power monitoring.
Exposure to redundant system architectures and failover strategies.
Experience with Ignition Perspective.
Experience with version control, change management, and structured deployment processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, program, and maintain PLC control logic, primarily on Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Micro800, and Studio 5000.
Design and configure Ignition SCADA applications, including HMI screens, alarming, trending, and data visualization.
Integrate PLCs, SCADA systems, and third-party devices using protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, and OPC UA.
Support Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and other critical infrastructure systems within data centers.
Assist in system architecture, controls design, and network layout for industrial automation systems.
Participate in factory testing, site commissioning, and system startup activities.
Diagnose and resolve control system, SCADA, and communication issues in live environments.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT engineers and other cross-functional teams.
Maintain accurate technical documentation, including control narratives.