Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and technical services firm is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to develop, program, and commission process control systems. The position involves implementing control strategies, designing control panels, and programming PLCs and HMIs, with a mix of office and field work. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of experience in industrial automation. This role offers opportunities for growth within a diverse engineering environment located in the United States.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Working knowledge of computer configuration and industrial networking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC programs based on control strategies.
• Program HMI and SCADA systems from stand-alone applications to distributed architectures.
• Design control panels and specify automation components.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Rockwell Logix / Studio 5000

Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

We are a growing engineering and technical services firm that specializes in industrial automation, control systems, SCADA, and systems integration across multiple industries. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions including electrical design, instrumentation, control panel design and fabrication, PLC/HMI programming, and system commissioning. The firm has expanded to a multi-office operation across the western United States and continues to grow steadily. We are seeking talented engineers who want to work in a technically diverse, hands-on environment with opportunities for growth.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer with experience developing, programming, and commissioning process control systems. This role involves implementing control strategies, designing control panels, specifying instrumentation, and programming commonly used PLC and HMI platforms. The position includes a mix of office-based engineering work and on-site field support, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and modify PLC programs based on control strategies and project specifications

Program HMI and SCADA systems, from stand-alone applications to redundant distributed architectures

Design control panels and specify electrical and automation components, including full drawing packages

Develop system specifications, sequences of operation, control narratives, and cause-and-effect diagrams

Create and execute system testing and commissioning plans

Specify, configure, and integrate field instrumentation

Support system commissioning activities, including on-site and remote field support

Prepare specifications for software, servers, and automation-related purchases

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complete automation solutions

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

2+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation or controls engineering

Working knowledge of computer configuration and industrial networking

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

Technical Platforms & Experience (Preferred)

Rockwell Logix / Studio 5000

Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE

Experience with additional platforms such as historians, ignition-based SCADA, cybersecurity, alarm management, or safety systems is a plus but not required.

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