Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC's WECTEC Staffing Services seeks a Controls Engineer for PLC/SCADA work based in Juno Beach, FL on a 1-year contract (W-2). You will design, implement, and maintain control systems for PV and BESS projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 15+ years in PLC programming and industrial controls, with experience in Ignition HMI, Modbus, DNP3, and OPC, and a strong focus on safety and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Proficiency in function blocks, structured text, and ladder logic.
• Experience with Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems.
• Configure and maintain SCADA systems for PV and BESS installations.
• Develop HMI interfaces using Ignition platform.
• Create FATs, FRDs, and operation manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Ladder logic

Structured text

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Schneider M340/M580

Ignition HMI

Modbus

DNP3

OPC

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A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Opportunity Overview

Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA position based in Juno Beach, FL. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems for their PV (Photovoltaic) and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI development.

Your Day-to-Day

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems for renewable energy projects
• Program PLCs using various methods including function blocks, structured text, and ladder logic
• Configure and maintain SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling PV and BESS installations
• Develop and test HMI interfaces using Ignition platform
• Develop control narratives, O&M manuals, and Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) for projects
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for all projects
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement appropriate solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Document control system designs, configurations, and modifications
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new and modified systems

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• 15 years of experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems
• Proficiency in programming using function blocks, structured text, and ladder logic
• Experience with protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.)
• Experience with Schneider M340 or M580 PLCs
• Experience with Ignition HMI platform
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems, solar PV and battery storage
• Understanding of electrical power systems and instrumentation
• Experience with project lifecycle from design through commissioning
• Familiarity with industry best practices for control systems

Our Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It\'s that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to 70.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC