Jr Automation Engineer
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 can work in fast-paced, uptime-sensitive environments. The position includes supporting data center electrical power monitoring and other critical infrastructure systems, assisting with system architecture and controls design, and participating in testing, commissioning, and startup. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and based in the Eastern or Central time zone. Travel for commissioning and deployment activities is required. Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include background and drug screening; roles where driving is essential 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 programming Allen-Bradley PLCs 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.
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 Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Micro800, and Studio 5000.
- Design and configure Ignition SCADA applications, including HMI screens, alarms, 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 in data centers.
- Assist with 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 communications issues in live environments.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT engineers and other cross-functional teams.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, including control narratives.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
