Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to design PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, interpret complex electrical and process control drawings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will engage with clients, ensure adherence to specifications, and contribute to Veolia WTS-related projects across multiple sites.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, and Siemens equipment, and the ability to travel up to 25% for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Veolia WTS-related equipment and processes.
• Understanding of networking including redundant and distributed networks.
• Understanding of VFDs, instrumentation and related process control equipment.
• Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal).
• Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and comment on engineering documents including Controls, P&IDs, GA's, electrical schematics, and I/O Lists.
• Collaborate in cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings.
• Understand and follow contractual and customer specifications.
• Design complete detail programming deliverables including PLC, HMI, SCADA and related scope.
• Manage budget, scope, schedule, and report risks and opportunities to project teams.
• Lead maintenance of Veolia process control documents.
• Provide automation support to field and production activities both remotely and on site.
• Develop and follow procedures and standards; extrapolate new concepts from established standards.
• Learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
• Work with major brands: Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC

HMI/SCADA design

Network design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer relationships

Electrical design

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

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.

As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible for:

• 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 one set of Veolia process control documents.
• Support field and production activities, providing Automation support both remotely and on site.
• Ability to collaborate in and lead cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings.
• Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
• Experience with the major brands of automation equipment; Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens
• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting control systems, network design, VFD’s, IPC’s and an appetite to learn new software.

Qualifications

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

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

Location

Bellevue, WA (preferred), Richmond VA, Minnetonka MN, Boise ID, Texas (willing to travel to Bellevue, WA as needed)

Salary Range

$90-$140k

Note

Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. OPTIONAL 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.

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Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.