PLC Engineer
$80,000–$105,000 year
On-siteIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Develop and support PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater automation projects. Perform control system programming, testing, validation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting while conducting program and graphic reviews to ensure quality. Support control system design efforts alongside Project Engineers, participate in factory acceptance testing, and develop submittals, O&M manuals, and training documentation. Provide technical support to customers, internal engineering teams, and field service personnel, collaborating with production teams to ensure systems are built according to design. Track project schedules, deliverables, and task completion while maintaining accurate project documentation and programming standards. Assist with field startup, commissioning, and long-term system support, working with industrial communication protocols, networking, telemetry, and instrumentation. Support after-hours troubleshooting and travel locally for field support needs.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial systems
- Strong PLC, HMI, and SCADA troubleshooting experience
- Experience with industrial control systems and communication protocols
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Technical understanding of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, and instrumentation
- Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to support both office-based development and field service work
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems
- Experience with SCADA platforms including VTScada, Wonderware, or GE iFix
- Knowledge of networking, telemetry, and industrial communications
- Experience with VFDs and process instrumentation
- Understanding of UL508A standards and control panel integration
- Experience with field startup and commissioning in industrial environments
- Experience within water/wastewater or municipal utility industries
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