Controls Engineer — Automation (Commissioning)

J+H Automation Solutions; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-matched retirement program

Vacation

Company cell phone and computer

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

J+H Automation Solutions is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our Mission Critical Commissioning team, reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager. You will participate in design, programming, checkout, and startup of automation control systems with emphasis on mission critical power or HVAC infrastructure, offering hands-on field experience in high-reliability environments.

Key responsibilities include PLC logic and HMI/SCADA development, on-site startup and testing, field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related technical field.
• 1–2+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation or equivalent.
• Foundational PLC ladder logic or control loop knowledge."
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use basic electrical testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and modifying PLC logic, HMI/SCADA screens, and device configurations.
• Review electrical schematics, P&IDs, panel layouts, and SOO to verify system intent.
• Perform point-to-point electrical checkouts, instrument calibration, and loop checks.
• Support on-site startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning with contractors and field engineers.
• Coordinate with field electricians and engineering staff to verify field wiring by specs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical wiring and PLC/HMI logic and programs.
• Assist in procurement and tracking of control hardware, field instrumentation, and spare parts.
• Prioritize daily updates to documents, redlines, test results, and commissioning reports.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Electrical schematics reading

Instrumentation testing

Documentation & reporting

Customer communication

MS Office & PDF markup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mech/Mechatronics/Computer Eng

Associate degree in Industrial Automation/Electronics/Mechatronics (1-2+ yrs)

Equivalent military/trade experience

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix

Inductive Automation Ignition

FactoryTalk View

EtherNet/IP / Modbus RTU/TCP

BACnet/IP/MSTP

Job description

J+H Automation Solutions is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our Mission Critical Commissioning team, reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager. In this role, you will participate in the design, programming, checkout, and startup of automation control systems with an emphasis on mission critical power or HVAC infrastructure. This position offers significant hands-on field experience validating complex control systems in high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities

• assist in developing and modifying PLC logic, HMI/SCADA screens, and device configurations
• review electrical schematics, P&IDs, panel layouts, and sequence of operations (SOO) to verify system intent
• perform point-to-point electrical checkouts, instrument calibration, and loop checks
• support on-site startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, and integrated system commissioning alongside contractors and field engineers
• coordinate with field electricians and engineering staff to verify field wiring by specifications
• diagnose and troubleshoot electrical wiring and PLC and HMI logic and programs
• assist in procurement and tracking of control hardware, field instrumentation, and spare parts
• prioritize daily updates to documents, field modifications (redlines), test results, task lists, and commissioning reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Associate degree in Industrial Automation, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline with 1-2+ years of hands-on experience
• or equivalent military or trade experience (e.g., industrial electrician, Navy nuclear/electrical, certified instrumentation tech).
• Also required: foundational understanding of PLC ladder logic or basic control loops
• ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• hands-on aptitude with basic electrical testing tools such as multimeters
• strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF markup
• valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client job sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial Automation & Software: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) or similar
• HMI/SCADA development in Inductive Automation Ignition or FactoryTalk View
• industrial networking and protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, Serial)
• Power Systems / EPMS: Electrical Power Management Systems or substation automation
• low/medium voltage switchgear, automatic transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), or emergency diesel generators
• protective relays (SEL, Schneider, Basler) and power meters
• HVAC / BMS: Building Management Systems and protocols (BACnet IP/MSTP, LonWorks)
• chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and air handling units (AHUs)
• sequences of operation for differential pressure, humidity, and economizer control

Location

Hackett, AR, with travel to client job sites.

Compensation & Benefits

• full-time, salaried (exempt)
• competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• company-matched retirement program
• vacation
• company cell phone and computer
• travel reimbursement for mileage, meals, and hotel per company policy

J+H Automation Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering or related field; or Associate degree in Industrial Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics with 1-2+ years hands-on experience; or equivalent military or trade experience. Foundational PLC ladder logic or control loop knowledge; electrical schematic reading; multimeter and basic electrical test tools; Microsoft Office and PDF markup; valid driver's license and willingness to travel.