Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1
About The Position
This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering and PLC/HMI design by performing the following duties: Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design of new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms. Prepare specifications and design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms. Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training in our Automation Lab, you will increase your knowledge and skills in Automation/Control Systems Engineering. Develop your career via peer learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice". Travel to client offices and project sites, as required.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
- Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
- BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering
- Experienced with designing, programming, documenting, and/or testing automated machinery or processes at industrial facilities
- Experienced with industrial communication design (Ethernet IP is preferred and a familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus)
- Experienced with producing P&IDs, Control System Narratives, I/O Lists, Cause and Effect or Logic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Factory Acceptance Test Procedures, and Software documentation including O&M manuals
Nice To Haves
- MS degree preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Experienced with programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView
- Fabrication, Construction, and Instrumentation & Control System Testing
- Minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
- Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design of new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms
- Prepare specifications and design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms
- Travel to client offices and project sites, as required
- Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
