Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

BW Design Group is seeking an automation-focused professional to develop and implement automation solutions supporting capital projects and manufacturing operations in the Portland, OR area.

You will design, configure, test, commission, and startup integrated control systems, collaborating with clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and Practice teams to improve performance and automate manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation experience with HMI/SCADA and PLCs.
• Experience designing automation control systems and generating project documentation and drawings.
• Familiar with industrial control panel design, instrumentation, and engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs).
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions through design specifications, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Design automation control systems and create project documents and drawings that meet client requirements.
• Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems on platforms like Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, and Ignition.
• Configure software/hardware packages per client design specifications.
• Diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in manufacturing environments.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and technical updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate site construction, installation, and startup support for integrated control systems.
• Validate and Commission facility systems using execution protocols.

Skills

Automation experience

HMI/SCADA

PLC programming

Control system design

Field instrumentation

Travel for projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell

FactoryTalk

Cimplicity

Wonderware

Ignition

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.