Controls Engineer — Automation & Startup Specialist

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

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.