Controls Engineer I (Irvine, CA)

227 DSX in; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

Job summary

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer I to support the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems. This role is ideal for recent engineering graduates or early-career professionals interested in controls, automation, SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial networking.

Based onsite in Irvine, CA, you will join a collaborative team, gain hands-on experience across project phases, and

Qualifications

• Preferred disciplines: Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation, or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Interest in industrial automation, process control, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC and HMI applications.
• Support SCADA system development and integration.
• Assist with industrial network and IT/OT infrastructure design.
• Support low-voltage control panel design and development.
• Participate in system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and client site support.
• Develop project documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver quality, safe, and reliable solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

HMI design

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

Industrial networking

Job description

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 annually

About the Role

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer I to support the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems. This role is ideal for recent engineering graduates or early-career professionals interested in controls, automation, SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC and HMI applications.
• Support SCADA system development and integration.
• Assist with industrial network and IT/OT infrastructure design.
• Support low-voltage control panel design and development.
• Participate in system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and client site support.
• Develop project documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver quality, safe, and reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Preferred disciplines: Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation, or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Interest in industrial automation, process control, and systems integration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and occasional travel.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Why Tetra Tech Digital Systems

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.