Controls Systems Engineer

technipower.vincere.io; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincere in Winder, GA seeks a Controls Systems Engineer to drive industrial control projects from scope through startup, focusing on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, control panels, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.

You’ll work with municipal water and wastewater utilities on treatment plants, pump stations, and remote sites. This onsite role includes 60% travel within Northeast Georgia (2–3 days/week) and occasional on-call hours that are fully paid.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in industrial controls or automation.
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs from scratch.
• Proficient with HMI/SCADA applications such as VT Scada, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, Ignition.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs; AutoCAD Electrical a plus.
• Willingness to travel 60% within Northeast GA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and startup industrial control projects from scope to startup.
• Program PLCs, develop SCADA/HMI, and design/control panels.
• Provide field troubleshooting and commissioning at client sites.
• Collaborate with municipal water/wastewater utilities.

Skills

Field troubleshooting

Industrial controls

SCADA/automation

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's or technical diploma in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VT Scada/Wonderware/AVEVA

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We have a client in Winder, GA that has an opportunity for a Controls Systems Engineer.

You will take industrial controls projects from scope through startup, focusing on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, control panels, commissioning, and field troubleshooting. You will work directly with municipal water and wastewater utilities, supporting treatment plants, pump stations, and remote sites. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with controls engineers and utility staff, troubleshoot issues in the field, and take ownership of projects from design through implementation.

This is a Direct Hire position required to be fully Onsite. 60% in-state travel throughout Northeast Georgia is required (2-3 days/week). Occasional on-call hours to support customer emergencies are needed; fully paid.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, SCADA, or automation
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs from scratch required
• Experience with HMI/SCADA applications such as VT Scada, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or similar required
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and P&IDs; experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus!
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation, including level, flow, pressure, analytical, 4–20 mA, and discrete I/O
• Ok with 60%-day travel throughout Northeast GA to client sites (potentially overnight 1 day/month)
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed)

Pluses:

• Municipal water/wastewater experience
• VTScada development experience
• Experience with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, VPNs, managed switches, or cellular communications
• Control panel design, fabrication, or UL 508A experience
• Degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering, engineering technology, instrumentation, or a related field