Automation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an engineer in Bellevue, WA. You will handle responsibilities ranging from reading engineering documents to designing detailed programming deliverables for PLC and HMI systems. The position requires collaboration across teams and strong automation support skills.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in networking and customer relationships while working with major automation equipment such as Rockwell and Schneider. Offering a salary between $90,000 and $140,000, this role may involve periodic travel for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering documents including Controls, P&IDs, and Electrical Schematics.
• Collaborate in cross-functional project team discussions.
• Design detailed programming deliverables for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Manage budget, scope, and schedule while reporting risks to project teams.
• Support field activities providing automation assistance.
• Troubleshoot control systems and network designs.
• Develop procedures and standards from established concepts.

Skills

Knowledge of or ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems

Understanding of networking, including redundant and distributed networks

Knowledge of VFDs, instrumentation, and other process control related equipment

Strong focus on customer relationships

Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation

Tools

Rockwell

Schneider

Emerson

Siemens

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and comment on engineering documents, including Controls, P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, Electrical Schematics, I/O Lists, Instrument and Automated Valve Lists, Network Architecture.
• Collaborate in cross‑functional project team discussions and client meetings.
• Understand, comment, and follow contractual and customer specifications.
• Design the complete detailed programming deliverables, including PLC, HMI, SCADA and related scope.
• Manage budget, scope, schedule, and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams.
• Lead the maintenance and upkeep of process control documents.
• Support field and production activities, providing automation support both remotely and on site.
• Develop and follow procedures and standards, extrapolating new concepts from established standards.
• Learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
• Work with major brands of automation equipment: Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens.
• Troubleshoot control systems, network design, VFDs, IPCs, and continuously learn new software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
• Understanding of networking, including redundant and distributed networks.
• Knowledge of VFDs, instrumentation, and other process control related equipment.
• Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal) and balancing customer and Veolia teams.
• Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation.

Location & Salary

Preferred Location: Bellevue, WA (travel to other locations as needed). Alternate locations include Richmond, VA; Minnetonka, MN; Boise, ID; Texas. Salary Range: $90,000–$140,000.

Travel

Periodic travel (25%) for factory testing, panel checkouts, client meetings, customer site visits, and visits to other Veolia offices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Drug Screening Requirement

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.