SCADA & Control Systems Engineer – Water / Gas Utilities

Focus•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Designs, develops, tests, maintains, and supports control and automation systems for gas distribution and water treatment processes. The role includes analyzing system requirements; developing control system architectures and PLC programs; integrating instrumentation and control devices; optimizing process control strategies; and supporting upgrades to municipal water treatment plants and gas metering stations. The engineer also documents system designs and modifications, verifies that systems function correctly, diagnoses issues, and works with engineers and stakeholders to integrate control systems into larger projects. Systems must comply with applicable municipal codes, environmental regulations, safety standards, and cybersecurity practices for critical infrastructure. The position works with Corporate Engineering to standardize PLC programs, address the effects of process changes, resolve issues, and follow Management of Change procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
5–10 years of experience as a Control Systems Engineer or equivalent oil and gas experience.
Experience in PIL, gas, and/or municipal water.
Solid understanding of PIL-based systems, PLCs such as Allen Bradley, and HMI/SCADA platforms.
Experience with flow control, pressure monitoring, and level sensing.
Experience with RTUs and SCADA integration for distributed gas and water systems.
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices for critical infrastructure control systems.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, technical, and functional skills.
Experience managing control system projects from initiation through completion.
Proficiency interpreting and analyzing P&IDs and reading and understanding Cause and Effect diagrams.
Ability to develop PLC programs based on control narratives, Cause and Effect diagrams, and P&IDs, and to design PLC programming from the ground up.
Proficiency troubleshooting and interpreting existing PLC programs.
Background in instrumentation and low-voltage electrical systems.
Knowledge of PLCs, flow computers, and integration of these devices.
Detail-oriented and results-driven, with a commitment to quality and accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to multitask, learn, take direction, work in a team, and interact with management, engineering, systems, operations, and field personnel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen Bradley PACs, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix, and SLC 500 PLCs.
Proficiency in logic design using Ladder Diagram, Function Block, and Structured Text.
Experience with GE RX3i.

Responsibilities

Design and develop control and automation systems for gas distribution and water treatment processes.
Analyze system requirements and design control system architectures.
Program, test, and maintain PIL controllers, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
Optimize control strategies for pressure regulation, flow balancing, and tank or pipeline level control.
Integrate sensors, actuators, flow meters, and analyzers used in gas and water systems.
Ensure system compliance with municipal codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
Develop and maintain records of system designs, modifications, and performance evaluations.
Support maintenance and upgrades of existing control systems at municipal water treatment plants and gas metering stations.
Test systems to verify correct operation and diagnose issues.
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to integrate control systems into larger projects.
Manage control system projects from initiation through completion.
Develop PLC programs from control narratives, Cause and Effect diagrams, and P&IDs; troubleshoot and interpret existing programs.
Work with Corporate Engineering to design, implement, or modify PLC programs for standardization and to troubleshoot issues related to process changes.
Follow Management of Change procedures when updating or modifying PLC programs.