Controls Engineer
$115,000–$150,000 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States or Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement automation solutions for capital projects and manufacturing operations by designing, configuring, testing, commissioning, and starting up integrated control systems. Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA platforms, configure software and hardware packages, and diagnose automation problems in high-intensity environments. Create project documentation, drawings, and P&IDs to meet client requirements, then coordinate site construction, installation, and start-up support while managing engineering deliverables against agreed schedules. Validate facility systems using established protocols and support successful system turnover through clear technical communication. This role requires heavy travel to client sites for installation, start-up activities, and meetings.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs and general control system design
- Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems
- Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams
- Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration
- Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions
- Experience programming PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, and Ignition platforms
- Ability to diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in high-intensity manufacturing environments
- Ability to communicate project progress, risks, and technical updates to stakeholders throughout the engagement
- Ability to manage engineering project deliverables to agreed schedule, scope, and client expectations
- Ability to coordinate site construction, installation, and start-up support for integrated control systems
- Ability to validate and commission facility systems using established execution protocols
- Ability to support successful system turnover to customers through clear documentation, testing, and technical communication
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field
- Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
- Experience generating reports and conducting group presentations for technical audiences
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