Engineer IV

YSI Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Xylem is seeking an Engineer IV to lead design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of sophisticated water treatment systems for large industrial customers. You will influence projects from concept through startup, developing PLC and HMI solutions and supporting customer operations.

Join a global leader in water technology. This role involves field commissioning, site audits, and collaboration with internal teams and customers to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial process control, automation, or instrumentation engineering.
• Proven experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of industrial control systems for water treatment applications.
• Develop and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, and control logic.
• Support field service, testing, startup, and optimization activities.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical drawing markups

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI development

SCADA systems

Job description

## Engineer IVApply: Remote: Houston, Texas (Operations): Richmond, Virginia: Indianapolis, Indiana (Branch): Nashville, Tennessee: Colorado Springs, Colorado: Full time: Posted Today: R50527Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.**The Role**We're seeking a highly experienced **Engineer IV** to lead the design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of sophisticated water treatment systems serving refineries, power plants, chemical processing facilities, and other large industrial customers.This is not a maintenance-only role. You'll be a technical leader who influences projects from concept through startup, develops advanced PLC and HMI solutions, supports customer operations, and serves as a trusted expert for both internal teams and customers.If you thrive on solving complex process challenges, commissioning systems in the field, and working directly with industrial customers, we'd love to hear from you.**What You'll Do:****Lead Controls & Automation Projects*** Design and develop industrial control systems for water treatment and purification applications.* Create and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, and control logic to meet customer and project requirements.* Support system integration, testing, commissioning, startup, and optimization activities.* Participate in project discovery sessions, kickoffs, customer meetings, and technical reviews.**Serve as a Technical Expert*** Troubleshoot complex automation, instrumentation, and electrical system issues.* Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including controls architecture recommendations and cost estimates.* Support field service teams with controls-related diagnostics and problem resolution.* Recommend system improvements that enhance reliability, performance, and long-term operating costs.**Drive Customer Success*** Conduct site audits of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.* Prepare technical reports with findings, recommendations, and improvement strategies.* Support operator training and knowledge transfer activities.* Assist with calibration and commissioning of process instrumentation and analytical equipment.**What You'll Bring:*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.* 10+ years of experience in industrial process control, automation, or instrumentation engineering.* Proven experience developing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial control systems.* Strong understanding of P&IDs, ISA standards, instrumentation diagrams, and electrical schematics.* Experience with AutoCAD and electrical drawing markups.* Ability to develop project plans, define milestones, and manage technical deliverables.**Technical Expertise:*** Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including SLC, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.* Siemens PLC platforms including S7-200, S7-300, S7-1200, and S7-1500.* PLC programming, configuration, diagnostics, and commissioning.* HMI development, screen design, configuration, and troubleshooting.* SCADA systems and industrial automation architectures.* Industrial networking including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Modbus, and RS-485.* Process instrumentation including flow, pressure, temperature, level, conductivity, pH, ORP, and related technologies.* Variable Frequency Drives (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Danfoss).* Industrial power distribution, motor controls, NEC, and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.**Preferred:*** Experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or industrial water processing.* Experience commissioning systems in refinery, power generation, chemical processing, or other heavy industrial environments.* Strong technical writing skills with experience developing commissioning procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering reports.The estimated salary range for this position is $125k to $145k plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.*#LI-JO2*Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation