Automation / Controls Engineer

Verus Associates

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 8,265,600 - 13,776,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Opportunities for growth

Work hard, play hard culture

Genuine people and culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in San Diego is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in PLC and HMI programming, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a collaborative work culture. Candidates should thrive on challenges and be self-motivated in diverse environments.

Qualifications

15+ years of applicable experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Self-motivated, energetic with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies.
Design control panels and specify components.
Perform system commissioning and field support functions.

Skills

PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE)

HMI Programming (Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE)

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Job description

Overview

Automation / Controls Engineer, San Diego, CA

Verus is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and results-driven Controls Engineer to join our collaborative team. Someone who is passionate about solving complex problems alongside our clients. Our clients are important to us, and we are seeking someone who enjoys a good challenge, is accountable, well-organized, and takes pride in meeting deadlines and milestones. The ideal candidate has experience developing and programming various control systems. The candidate must be able to implement control strategies, design control panels, specify instrumentation, and program common PLC/HMI packages. The candidate must be comfortable working in both office and field environments. The position requires some travel domestically. We are looking for someone who will fit in with our existing team – authentic, personable, trustworthy, approachable, and humble.

Responsibilities

Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications
Design control panels and specify components
Develop system specifications and sequence of operations based on client requirements
Perform system commissioning and field support functions
Work with discipline leads, PMs, and other team members to manage and run programming efforts for the project
Prioritize and set deadlines, while adaptable to changing needs
Commission control system programming
Conduct effective design review meetings and interface regularly with clients regarding the scope of work, deliverable requirements, and project status
Able to promote and market programming scope to new and existing clients
Mentor junior controls engineers
Generate and maintain full project life cycle documentation

What Sets Verus Apart

Verus is a Latin word that means true, authentic, fair, and sincere. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, innovation, and desire to provide effective solutions to deliver our clients\' business and operational objectives. We are an employee-owned company and collaborate as a team with ownership in our work for clients.

Benefits / Why Join

Competitive pay and benefits
Genuine people and culture
Work hard, play hard culture with respect for work/life balance
Opportunities for growth

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited university or equivalent experience
15+ years of applicable experience
Experience successfully leveraging technology
Track record of success with documented results
PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE)
HMI Programming (Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE)
Knowledge of computer configuration and networking
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Self-motivated, energetic with a can-do attitude
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills