Entry Level Control Systems Engineer

Harris Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Education Assistance

Employee ownership culture

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Harris Group in Portland invites applications for an Associate Control Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on industrial applications.

The position requires a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a self-starter mindset. You will support PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA projects, travel up to 20%, and benefit from ownership culture, mentorship, and training opportunities to advance your automation career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of PLC programming and HMI/SCADA configuration experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques on varied projects.
• Support control system testing, equipment commissioning, and field testing.
• Field information gathering and surveying.
• Plan, design, program, and upgrade PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Develop drawings and specifications for construction.
• Select equipment, estimate costs, and plan layouts.
• Travel up to 20% to client sites as required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Field testing

Self-starter mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Harris Group is looking for an Associate Control Systems Engineer to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers on a variety of industrial applications. This opportunity will be based in Harris Group’s Portland office.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and a desire to develop in the Automation and Instrumentation discipline.Bring yourcuriosity and problem-solving skills to this exciting role!

What We Can Offer You

• Variety of project types: Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, and Aerospace and Ports Facilities
• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines.
• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

The Responsibilities

• Applystandard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on varied and diverse projects.
• Supporting control system testing, equipment commissioning, and field testing.
• Field information gathering and surveying.
• PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA system planning, design, programming, and upgrade.
• Developing drawings and specifications for construction.
• Equipment selection, cost estimating, and equipment layout.
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.

The Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, and0 - 2 years of relevant experience in PLC programming and HMI or SCADA configuration.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the year required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to use a computer and software programs, such as AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.

Why Harris Group?

• Own Your Impact – Share in the success you help create through our 100% employee-owned culture.
• See Your Future – Clear career pathways help you understand what's next and how to get there.
• Grow with Purpose – Build your skills through mentorship, training, and meaningful project experience.
• Leadership at Every Level – Accessible leaders support your growth and encourage ideas from every employee-owner.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace

Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.

We look forward to receiving your application!