Automation & Drives Engineer — Plant Reliability

Fluor Corporation; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer (Drives) in Augusta, GA. You will oversee automation and drive systems with emphasis on medium-voltage drives, PLCs, and data management, collaborating with maintenance and production teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls within industrial settings; travel and sponsorship are not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in instrumentation and controls in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reliability, operability, and health of plant automation and drive systems.
• Optimize automation programming and control strategies to meet performance objectives.
• Lead troubleshooting to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Engineering

Project Management

Automation and IT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Powerline 6000T

Siemens drives

SIMATIC S7 / TIA Portal

OSI PI

Profinet/Modbus/OPC UA

Job description

Fluor Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer (Drives) in Augusta, GA. You will oversee automation and drive systems with emphasis on medium-voltage drives, PLCs, and data management, collaborating with maintenance and production teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls within industrial settings; travel and sponsorship are not specified.