Automation Engineer (Houston, TX)

227 DSX; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth & Training

Job summary

227 DSX, part of Tetra Tech Digital Systems, seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Systems Integration team in Houston, TX. You will lead SCADA system designs, configure PLCs/HMIs, and support startup activities for municipal and industrial water projects.

The role requires 2–10 years of automation experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, travel about 25%, and familiarity with Aveva InTouch, VTScada, FactoryTalk View, iFIX, and Ignition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; PE a plus.
• 2–10 years of automation experience with HMI/PLC and SCADA systems.
• Willingness to travel ~25% for site visits and startups.
• Experience with one or more listed SCADA platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA system designs and write specifications for upgrades.
• Configure and program PLCs and HMIs; run simulations and startup support.
• Develop SCADA master plans and standards for programming and design.
• Build solid relationships with clients and support project execution.

Skills

SCADA system design

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley)

SCADA networking

Cybersecurity basics

Virtualization

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE license (a plus)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Aveva InTouch

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 227 DSX