Controls Engineer

BW Design Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group is seeking an experienced automation engineer to develop and implement automation solutions supporting capital projects and manufacturing operations on client sites. You will collaborate with clients, vendors, and Control System Integration teams to design, configure, test, commission, and start up integrated control systems, including PLC, HMI/SCADA platforms, and control panels.

This role requires heavy travel, strong problem solving, and clear technical communication to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs and control system design.
• Experience designing automation control systems and documentation.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, process control, and engineering drawings (P&IDs).
• Willingness to travel for installation, start-up, and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions from design to start-up.
• Configure, test, and commission control systems.
• Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA platforms (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, etc.).
• Coordinate site construction and commissioning activities.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Prepare project documentation and drawings.

Skills

Automation design

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Instrumentation

Field install

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Cimplicity

Wonderware

Job description

• This role does require heavy travel to the client site

• This role does require heavy travel to the client site

Who You'll Work With

At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing automation solutions that support capital projects and manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and Control System Integration Practice teams to design, configure, test, commission, and start up integrated control systems. This position plays an important role in helping clients improve performance and deliver automated manufacturing processes, giving you the opportunity to apply technical expertise across PLC, HMI/SCADA, control panel, and commissioning activities.

• Develop automation solutions through design specifications, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings that meet client requirements
• Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, and Ignition platforms
• Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications
• Diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in high-intensity manufacturing environments
• Communicate project progress, risks, and technical updates to stakeholders throughout the engagement
• Manage engineering project deliverables to agreed schedule, scope, and client expectations
• Coordinate site construction, installation, and start-up support for integrated control systems
• Validate and commission facility systems using established execution protocols
• Support successful system turnover to customers through clear documentation, testing, and technical communication

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs and general control system design
• Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems
• Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
• Experience generating reports and conducting group presentations for technical audiences Compensation (note: Include when required by applicable pay transparency laws)

The approximate pay range for this position is $115k-$150k Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.