Electrical Controls Engineer — SWRO & Plant Automation

Seven Seas Water Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Seas Water Group is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission control systems for large SWRO facilities. You will lead power distribution design, PLC/SCADA programming, and instrumentation, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across US and international sites.

The role requires travel to Caribbean locations and ongoing engagement with remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and data analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial networks.
• Power distribution design experience (480 V).
• Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and document control architectures for SWRO facilities.
• Program, commission, and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Studio 5000).
• Oversee electrical and controls equipment selection (MCC, switchgear, VFDs).
• Develop single-line diagrams and wiring diagrams for projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure design integrity across P&IDs and layouts.
• Support field startups and site commissioning, including Caribbean locations.

Skills

Industrial automation

Power distribution

Controls design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Seven Seas Water Group is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission control systems for large SWRO facilities. You will lead power distribution design, PLC/SCADA programming, and instrumentation, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across US and international sites.

The role requires travel to Caribbean locations and ongoing engagement with remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and data analytics initiatives.