Lead PLC/OIT/HMI Programmer (Hybrid)

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc.; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Training & career development

Casual dress code

Employee referral bonus

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401K Plan

Pet Friendly Environment

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of design-build experience.

We seek a control systems programmer to design and implement PLC/OIT/HMI solutions for water and wastewater projects, develop and troubleshoot programs, and support field startups at client sites. This role requires 5–8 years in engineering, a degree in EE or CS, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in PLC/OIT/HMI programming or related roles.
• Knowledge of I&C systems used in water/wastewater industry a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) and HMI software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and pay close attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Program and integrate moderate to advanced control systems: PLC, OIT, HMI, reporting, and alarming.
• Develop PLC, OIT, and SCADA system programs.
• Troubleshoot field control systems.
• Provide technical support to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Conduct startup activities independently.
• Compile standard reports for the Programming Manager.
• Understand control panel drawings, network drawings, and I/O lists and identify corrections.
• Participate in QC review with focus on intermediate/advanced programming philosophies.
• Hybrid work schedule and opportunities for training and career development.
• Casual dress code and employee referral bonus.
• Company paid life insurance and short & long term disability; paid time off; holidays; 401K; pet friendly environment.
• Programmers travel locally to client sites and occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Mentoring

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PLC programming

OIT programming

HMI software

SCADA

Reporting tools

Alarming systems

Job description

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of design-build experience.

We seek a control systems programmer to design and implement PLC/OIT/HMI solutions for water and wastewater projects, develop and troubleshoot programs, and support field startups at client sites. This role requires 5–8 years in engineering, a degree in EE or CS, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.