Automation Engineer: PLC/DCS Startup & Control Systems Leader

Technical Solutions Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Technical Solutions Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer / Specialist III to lead the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and startup of complex industrial control systems in Pittsburgh.

The role collaborates with clients, project managers, and engineers to deliver automation projects from concept through field startup. The candidate will design and implement PLC/DCS/HMI solutions, develop system documentation, lead on-site commissioning, and provide technical support and mentoring on

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of automation and controls experience or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI configuration, DCS programming, and industrial control systems
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex industrial control systems, including programming and configuration of PLCs, DCS platforms, HMIs, VFDs, and related automation equipment
  • Develop control system drawings, specifications, P&IDs, hardware/software requirements, and supporting project documentation
  • Participate in client and contractor meetings and assist with engineering proposals, project scopes, estimates, and overall project coordination
  • Coordinate automation requirements with electrical, instrumentation, piping, civil/structural, and other engineering disciplines
  • Lead on-site commissioning and startup activities, system checkout, set-point development, and process control loop tuning
  • Provide technical support and training to clients during project implementation and turnover
  • Provide technical leadership on larger projects and mentor less experienced automation engineers and specialists
  • Troubleshoot control system and equipment issues and develop solutions to improve performance

Skills

PLC programming
HMI configuration
DCS programming
Process control
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA software
AutoCAD

Job description

Technical Solutions Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer / Specialist III to lead the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and startup of complex industrial control systems in Pittsburgh.

The role collaborates with clients, project managers, and engineers to deliver automation projects from concept through field startup. The candidate will design and implement PLC/DCS/HMI solutions, develop system documentation, lead on-site commissioning, and provide technical support and mentoring on

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