Controls Engineer

barrywehmiller; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller’s BW Design Group is seeking an experienced automation professional to design and implement control systems across diverse client projects. The role involves programming PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms, design documentation, and on-site start-up support.

You will work with experienced leaders to deliver automation solutions in manufacturing environments, traveling to client sites as required and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs and general control system design.
• Experience designing automation control systems including PLC and SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with machine safety, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Automation design

HMI/SCADA/PLC

Industrial instrumentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell

FactoryTalk

Cimplicity

Wonderware

Ignition

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

**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

• 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
• Familiaritywith 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.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful wor