Automation Engineer

Baxter & Woodman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k and Employee Stock Ownership

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements including W

Job summary

Concentric Integration provides full-service automation for water and wastewater systems. We are seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, install, test, and support PLC/SCADA systems for municipal clients across Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, and Mokena.

You will lead on-site deployments and develop robust control solutions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical/controls engineering, strong PLC/SCADA experience, and proven fieldwork ability.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering or technology degree.
• 5+ years in electrical/controls engineering for design, programming, installation and startup.
• 5+ years programming Allen-Bradley Logix PLCs.
• 5+ years fieldwork including panel wiring, startup and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years programming Allen-Bradley PanelView or similar HMI.

Responsibilities

• Provide conceptual design, solutions, and product specifications per end-user requirements.
• Provide in-house PLC/OIT/HMI programming and testing.
• Perform onsite municipal work including instrumentation configuration, installation assistance, and control system start-up/testing.
• On-call 24/7 to troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues, rotating weekly with a quick response time.
• Occasionally lift items up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Electrical/Controls engineering

SCADA software development

Fieldwork experience

Strong communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering/technology degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley Logix PLCs

PanelView/other HMI programming

SCADA software (FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition, Wonderware, VTSCADA, iFix)

Job description

Concentric Integration, a subsidiary of Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

Your future position:

Automation Engineer

Choose your location:

Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL

Why you should join our team! Why Concentric Integration?

At Concentric Integration, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact:

Concentric Integration provides full-service automation of water/wastewater systems (including design, implementation, and support). We strive to advocate for our clients and form long-lasting partnerships based on trust. Concentric provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a depth of expertise unrivaled in the industry.

The Automation Engineer will provide design, fabrication, programming, installation, commissioning/testing, & support of primarily Water/Wastewater control systems. These systems typically include process instrumentation, control panels, motor controls, power monitoring, PLCs, OITs/HMIs, SCADA/DCS Systems, industrial networking, IT infrastructure, radio/cellular telemetry, reporting, and data collection.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide conceptual design, solutions, and product specifications per end-user requirements.
• Provide in-house PLC/OIT/HMI programming and testing.
• Provide onsite work for municipal clients including instrumentation configuration, installation assistance, and control system and process start-up/testing.
• When skill level is at a level of competence to allow for independent work assignments, the Automation Engineer will be expected to be "on-call" 24/7 to troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues. The staff rotates on-call duties weekly between employees. < 15-minute initial (phone) response time to outages when on-call is expected unless prior arrangements have been made (vacation, time off, etc.).
• Occasionally lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Education Requirement:

• Relevant Engineering or Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program.

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• 5+ years' experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer performing design, programming, installation, and startup tasks.
  • 5+ years’ experience programming Allen-Bradley Logix platform PLC's.
  • 5+ years’ experience with fieldwork (panel wiring, startup, and emergency support/troubleshooting.)
  • 5+ years’ experience with SCADA software development (FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition, Wonderware, VTSCADA, or iFix.)
  • 3+ years’ experience programming Allen-Bradley PanelView or other manufacturer touch screens.
• Strong networking/computer skills, literacy, & proficiency are expected.
• Must possess excellent oral, written, & digital communication skills.
• Must be able to easily interact with other staff & assist in communications with clients, customers, engineers, & contractors.
• Must possess effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management that results in effective and efficient work.
• Must regularly undertake self-development (learning) activities to stay technically sharp.
• Must provide own transportation (reimbursable) to drive a vehicle to other locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced computer and/or networking skills are a significant plus.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support.
• Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, and cancer.
• Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions.
• Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program.

Concentric Integration is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer