Automation Engineer (Houston, TX)

Tetra Tech; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities and Traini

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Houston, TX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Systems Integration team. You will lead SCADA designs, write specifications, and develop drawings for system upgrades.

Responsibilities include configuring and programming PLCs and HMIs, performing SCADA simulations and startup support, and building strong client relationships. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, with 2–10 years of automation experience and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering.
• 2–10 years of automation experience with HMIs, PLCs, and SCADA integration.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for on-site activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA system designs, write specifications, and develop design drawings for SCADA system and network upgrades.
• Configure and program PLCs and HMIs, perform SCADA system simulation and testing, and provide startup assistance.
• Build solid relationships with clients and assist in development of SCADA master plans and standards for programming and design.

Skills

SCADA system design

Electrical drawings understanding

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Wonderware InTouch

System Platform

VTScada

FactoryTalk View

GE iFIX

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

We currently have an opening for an Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Systems Integration team. The position is based in our Houston, TX location, and primarily supports Tetra Tech’s municipal, industrial water and wastewater clients. The selected candidate shall experience a unique opportunity to be involved with SCADA projects located in various areas of the country working with a team of in-house experts in all disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead SCADA system designs, write specifications, develop design drawings for SCADA system and network upgrades.
• Configuring and programming PLCs and HMIs, performing SCADA system simulation and testing, and startup assistance.
• Building solid relationships with our growing client base.
• Assists in development of SCADA master plans and standards for programming and design.

Required Skills:

• Ability to study and produce engineering drawings such as site plans, wiring diagrams, panel details, and SCADA architecture diagrams is required.
• Working knowledge with Allen-Bradley PLCs (designing and programming) is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, SCADA/OT networking, virtualization, Server OS is a plus.
• Experience with any (or all) of the following HMI/SCADA platforms below is a plus:
  • Aveva (Wonderware) InTouch and System Platform
  • Trihedral VTScada
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View (SE and ME)
  • GE iFIX
  • Ignition by Inductive Automation

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or related technical degree is preferred, PE a plus.

Experience:

• 2-10 years of related automation experience with HMI’s, PLC’s and general SCADA integration.

Travel:

• Ability and willingness to travel is required. Approximately 25% over-night travel may be required to support on-site activities such as site visits, start-ups, and troubleshooting.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Why Tetra Tech Digital Systems

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.