Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation & Systems

LVI Associates; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel opportunities

Growth potential

Team collaboration

Job summary

LVI Associates in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems across the full project lifecycle, from concept through commissioning.

You will design system architecture (PLC, HMI, DCS, I/O), develop electrical panel drawings, program PLCs (Rockwell preferred), and build HMI/SCADA apps (FactoryTalk, Ignition). Travel to client sites is expected about 20–25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and SCADA/HMI systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and control system design.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility studies and assist with cost estimation.
• Define system requirements based on client specifications.
• Design system architecture (PLC, HMI, DCS, I/O, and network infrastructure).
• Develop electrical control panel designs and schematics.
• Specify instrumentation and control components.
• Program and implement PLC systems (Rockwell preferred).
• Develop HMI/SCADA applications (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.).
• Support historian and data analytics solutions.
• Lead or assist with system startup and commissioning.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and costs to internal stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Travel to client sites for project execution (approx. 20-25%).

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical design

Team communication

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Wonderware

Job description

LVI Associates in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems across the full project lifecycle, from concept through commissioning.

You will design system architecture (PLC, HMI, DCS, I/O), develop electrical panel drawings, program PLCs (Rockwell preferred), and build HMI/SCADA apps (FactoryTalk, Ignition). Travel to client sites is expected about 20–25%.