Facilities Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA & HVAC

Lexicon Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Quarterly bonus program

Job summary

Lexicon Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer in Portland, Oregon, to sustain and enhance facilities control systems across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance operations. The role centers on PLC, SCADA, and building management systems to optimize HVAC performance and process reliability.

The engineer will lead project work, perform condition assessments, and drive improvements in control strategies, interfaces, and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in facilities controls and manufacturing support.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA and building management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with fire protection, chemical, and gas monitoring systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office; AutoCAD and SAP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and control specifications and drawings for facilities systems; modify to improve reliability and cost reductions.
• Build relationships with suppliers, vendors, and facility/process decision makers to resolve issues.
• Monitor usage and report trends for budgeting and cost control.
• Audit and inspect facilities systems; manage capital project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Serve as a technical specialist for new methods and technologies; coordinate with utility provider as needed.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes of work, and vendor selections.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

Facilities Control

HVAC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

GE Cimplicity

Johnson Controls Metasys

Trane Synchrony

Simplex

VESDA

VERTEX

Sieger

Midas

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Lexicon Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer in Portland, Oregon, to sustain and enhance facilities control systems across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance operations. The role centers on PLC, SCADA, and building management systems to optimize HVAC performance and process reliability.

The engineer will lead project work, perform condition assessments, and drive improvements in control strategies, interfaces, and monitoring.