Control Systems Engineer - PLC & HMI Expert

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Johnson City, TN is seeking a qualified Control Systems Engineer for a large-scale industrial project. You will design, program, and commission control systems with a focus on Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMI development for heavy industrial environments.

You’ll work with diverse engineers to ensure safe, reliable systems, adherence to codes, and successful FAT/SAT and site commissioning activities on a greenfield process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI design in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and related standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and vendor docs.
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking in fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Design control system architectures and network layouts.
• Program Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix PLCs with Studio 5000.
• Design safety systems using GuardLogix per functional safety standards.
• Develop FactoryTalk View SE/ME HMIs for process monitoring.
• Configure industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, RS-485).
• Test and validate system behavior with simulations.
• Integrate and commission third-party equipment (BMS, Fire Alarm, HMIs).
• Prepare documentation: narratives, interlocks, revision control.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineers.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning activities.
• Participate in design reviews and client meetings.
• Field support during design, construction, start-up.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI development

Industrial automation

Control systems design

Electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

GuardLogix

ControlLogix

EtherNet/IP

Modbus RTU

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates in Johnson City, TN is seeking a qualified Control Systems Engineer for a large-scale industrial project. You will design, program, and commission control systems with a focus on Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMI development for heavy industrial environments.

You’ll work with diverse engineers to ensure safe, reliable systems, adherence to codes, and successful FAT/SAT and site commissioning activities on a greenfield process.