***Controls Engineer*** || ***Onsite in Buford, GA***

Vaco by Highspring; Cobbtown (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks experienced Controls Engineers to support design, programming, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial control and SCADA systems across critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA platforms, and PLC troubleshooting.

You will collaborate with electrical, instrumentation, operations, and field teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient control system performance onsite in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, controls, automation, or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in industrial settings (manufacturing, utilities, water/wastewater) preferred.
• Ability to read electrical/control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Configure Ignition and other SCADA platforms.
• Support startup, commissioning, and site acceptance.
• Document changes and provide technical support.
• Travel between facilities as needed.

Skills

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

CompactLogix

MicroLogix

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA platforms

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Ignition

FactoryTalk View

AVEVA System Platform

Job description

We are seeking experienced Controls Engineers to support the design, programming, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial control and SCADA systems supporting critical infrastructure and process operations.

The ideal candidates will have strong hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, industrial HMI/SCADA platforms, and control system troubleshooting. Engineers will work closely with electrical, instrumentation, operations, and field‑service teams to ensure reliable and efficient control system performance.

Multiple positions are available across two locations, with opportunities for full‑time, contract‑to‑hire, and long‑term contract employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC control systems and HMI/SCADA applications.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix PLCs.
• Develop, configure, and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications.
• Configure and maintain Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA systems.
• Develop and support Rockwell FactoryTalk View applications for panel/OIT operator interfaces.
• Perform PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system troubleshooting.
• Support system integration, startup, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.
• Analyze control system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review electrical drawings, control narratives, I/O lists, and system documentation.
• Assist with control system upgrades, modifications, and standardization.
• Work with operations and maintenance personnel to identify system improvements.
• Provide technical support during startup events and project implementation.
• Document system changes, troubleshooting activities, and configuration updates.
• Ensure control systems operate safely, reliably, and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Travel between facilities or provide field support as required.

Required Technical Skills

PLC / Controls

• Strong hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.
• Experience with CompactLogix and/or MicroLogix is highly desirable.
• PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and system modification experience.
• Familiarity with industrial networking, I/O systems, and control panels.

HMI / SCADA

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Inductive Automation Ignition
• Rockwell FactoryTalk View
• AVEVA System Platform
• Other industrial SCADA/HMI platforms
• Candidates supporting different facilities may work with different HMI/SCADA platforms, so adaptability across control platforms is important.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Relevant technical training or equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, utilities, water/wastewater, or other process‑control environments is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/control drawings.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and field teams.
• Willingness to work onsite and support startup or commissioning activities outside of standard business hours when required.

Controls Engineer

Onsite in Buford, GA

Contract to hire

About the role:

We are seeking experienced Controls Engineers to support the design, programming, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial control and SCADA systems supporting critical infrastructure and process operations.

The ideal candidates will have strong hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, industrial HMI/SCADA platforms, and control system troubleshooting. Engineers will work closely with electrical, instrumentation, operations, and field‑service teams to ensure reliable and efficient control system performance.

Multiple positions are available across two locations, with opportunities for full‑time, contract‑to‑hire, and long‑term contract employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC control systems and HMI/SCADA applications.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix PLCs.
• Develop, configure, and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications.
• Configure and maintain Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA systems.
• Develop and support Rockwell FactoryTalk View applications for panel/OIT operator interfaces.
• Perform PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and control system troubleshooting.
• Support system integration, startup, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.
• Analyze control system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review electrical drawings, control narratives, I/O lists, and system documentation.
• Assist with control system upgrades, modifications, and standardization.
• Work with operations and maintenance personnel to identify system improvements.
• Provide technical support during startup events and project implementation.
• Document system changes, troubleshooting activities, and configuration updates.
• Ensure control systems operate safely, reliable, and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Travel between facilities or provide field support as required.

Required Technical Skills

PLC / Controls

• Strong hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.
• Experience with CompactLogix and/or MicroLogix is highly desirable.
• PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and system modification experience.
• Familiarity with industrial networking, I/O systems, and control panels.

HMI / SCADA

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Inductive Automation Ignition
• Rockwell FactoryTalk View
• AVEVA System Platform
• Other industrial SCADA/HMI platforms
• Candidates supporting different facilities may work with different HMI/SCADA platforms, so adaptability across control platforms is important.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Relevant technical training or equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, utilities, water/wastewater, or other process‑control environments is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/control drawings.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and field teams.
• Willingness to work onsite and support startup or commissioning activities outside of standard business hours when required.

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).