Control Systems Specialist I

ADP; Colwich (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ICM is seeking a Control System Specialist I to program DCS and PLC systems, develop HMI graphics, and participate in startup of automated plants that support renewable energy and agriculture. The role involves hands-on field work, working with a team, and contributing to project success.

You’ll travel to plant sites, install software and equipment, and help verify and start up systems. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork are essential as you grow with our engineering group.

Qualifications

• Associates or technical degree required
• 1–3 years DCS and PLC programming experience preferred
• Industrial plant startup experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop DCS and PLC programs and design HMI graphics
• Travel to plant sites to install software and equipment
• Troubleshoot motor control circuits, instrumentation, and automation issues
• Support clients, contractors and field personnel during project execution
• Procure materials and equipment, and generate electrical material requisitions
• Share ideas to improve design processes and applications

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

DCS/PLC programming

Field troubleshooting

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Associates degree

Tools

DCS software

PLC programming tools

Job description

Are you ready to see the code you write bring a real-world industrial plant to life? At ICM, you won’t spend your early career on the sidelines. As a Control System Specialist I, you’ll program PLC and DCS systems, build HMI graphics, and help start up the automated plants that are advancing renewable energy and sustaining agriculture. If you’re a curious problem-solver who’s eager to learn, take ownership, and grow alongside a team that invests in its people, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Build the brains of the plant: Develop DCS and PLC programs and design the HMI graphics operators rely on every day.
• Get hands-on in the field: Travel to plant sites to install software and computer equipment and help verify and start up automated industrial control systems.
• Solve real problems: Troubleshoot motor control circuits, process instrumentation, and electrical and automation issues at existing plants.
• Be a trusted resource: Support ICM clients, contractors, and field personnel as they bring electrical designs and automation to life.
• Work across teams: Partner with vendors and other ICM departments to procure materials and equipment, and generate electrical material requisitions for your projects.
• Bring your ideas: Share new ideas and methods to continuously improve our design process and equipment applications.

Where You’ll Grow

• Learn from experienced professionals: Start with hands-on training alongside our Automation and Electrical Engineering team, then build the confidence to work independently.
• Gain experience you can’t get in a classroom: Work on full project life cycles, from programming and HMI design to field installation, startup, and ongoing plant support.
• Broaden your technical toolkit: Build skills across DCS, PLC, HMI, AutoCAD electrical design, motor controls, and process instrumentation.
• See the bigger picture: Collaborate with clients, contractors, vendors, and teams across ICM to understand how an entire industrial project comes together.
• Grow your career with us: At ICM, we foster a culture of empowerment and continuous growth, where your initiative and ideas can open the door to new responsibilities and opportunities.

Education/Certification:

Associates or Technical degree in related field required

Required Knowledge& Experience:

• 1-3 years previous DCS and PLC programming experience preferred
• Industrial plant startup experience preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products and AutoCAD software
• Strong technical math skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training period
• Acts with honesty and integrity
• Possess fluent verbal and written skills in the English language

Position may require up to 40% travel.

Valid driver's license required.

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds seldom.