Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA, Cross-Functional Impact

Energy Jobline ZR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and deliver PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for Veolia process control projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in client meetings while maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires understanding of Veolia WTS systems, networking, VFDs, and instrumentation, with a strong focus on customer relationships and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Veolia WTS equipment and processes.
• Understanding of networking including redundant and distributed networks.
• Understanding of VFDs, instrumentation and other process control related 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, 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 Veolia process control documents.

Skills

Networking basics

Customer relationship management

Electrical design understanding

Control systems troubleshooting

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Emerson

Siemens

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and deliver PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for Veolia process control projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in client meetings while maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires understanding of Veolia WTS systems, networking, VFDs, and instrumentation, with a strong focus on customer relationships and engineering standards.