Field Control Systems Engineer

RED Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid remote work options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RED Group is seeking a Field Controls Systems Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Texas. This travel-intensive role includes the implementation and troubleshooting of control systems, requiring approximately 50% travel across various industrial and commercial environments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with over 4 years in control systems design and programming, focusing on PLC and SCADA systems. Enjoy competitive benefits in a company committed to culture, growth, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of control systems design and programming experience, focusing on PLC, HMI, SCADA.
• Experience with Ignition Software preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and troubleshoot control systems and programming.
• Develop software/hardware design specifications.
• Consult with clients to ensure project success.

Skills

Control systems design

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA programming

Industrial robotics

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Control Expert

Studio5000

Wonderware

Codesys

Job description

We’re continuing to grow our team and are looking for a Field Controls Systems Engineer to join our team! This is a travel-intensive position which may be performed across a variety of industrial and commercial environments to support project execution and client needs, typically requiring 50% or more travel. Typical field days consist of 10 or more hours, with the potential for extended schedules when project demands require. Candidates should be comfortable working in active industrial and technical settings while adhering to all safety and operational protocols.

About the Role

The Field Control Systems Engineer is responsible for the implementation and troubleshooting of control systems and DCS/PLC/SCADA programming. This includes a working knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Industrial Control Systems/IT - specializing in design, development, programming, integration, troubleshooting, commissioning, start‑up and control system optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Experience in more than one of the following areas is preferred, but not required:

• Program and configure PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Program and configure industrial robotics (Material Handling, Integrated Vision Systems)
• Design, configuration, integration, and implementation of automated equipment.
• Develop software/hardware design specifications.
• Design, write, test and document PLC/HMI software.
• Create Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Network Diagrams.
• Develop and execute control system validation/testing protocols.
• Troubleshoot, test, and start‑up control systems onsite.
• Participate in site visits and meetings as required by project.
• Consult with clients to ensure project success.
• Interact with project managers/team leads, clients, and other third parties.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, I/O lists, and control panel layouts.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation wiring, including analog and discrete signals, 4–20 mA loops, RTDs, thermocouples, transmitters, switches, solenoids, relays, and valve positioners.
• Ability to diagnose I/O problems from field device to control system, including use of multimeters, loop calibrators, and basic test equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer programming, or related field or commensurate experience. Automation System training, certification, or field-experience a plus.
• 4+ years of control systems design and programming experience, focusing on PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Industrial Robotics preferred.
• Modicon PLC programming languages: Control Expert, Unity, Concept.
• Rockwell Automation Software: Logix Designer, Studio5000, RSLogix5000, RSLogix500.
• Other PLC Programming Environments Include: Codesys, Siemens, PLCNext, Beckhoff
• OIT/HMI software development: Wonderware, Intellution, FactoryTalk ME/SE, VTScada, Ignition.
• Experience with Ignition Software highly desired. Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification Preferred; Gold Certification a Plus.
• Experience with industrial robotics (Fanuc, Universal Robots, and similar)
• Experience with industrial vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, and similar)
• Experience with common control system documents (P&IDs, I/O Lists, C&E Matrices, etc.).
• Experience with control systems instrumentation and end elements basic operation and electrical interfaces
• Experience with start‑up and commissioning of automation systems.
• Experience with control system networking technologies (including industrial communications protocols) and PC networking technologies.
• Experience with motor control systems and variable frequency drives (VFD).
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time to customer sites in the surrounding area as needed to support project and client requirements.
• Ability to partner with clients, vendors, and other team members to deliver projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Embrace our core values while enjoying a collaborative and engaging atmosphere:
• Be Dependable
• Cultivate Relationships
• Strive for Excellence
• Foster and promote a strong safety culture and follow company safety protocols.

Why RED Group?

Culture. Growth. Opportunity.

At RED Group, we believe that a thriving workplace starts with a strong, employee‑centric culture. Our focus on our people ensures they have the resources, support and opportunities needed to excel. Our commitment to success drives outstanding results in our client engagements, with our team always striving for excellence.

If you join RED Group, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment that values your contribution.
• Competitive benefits, flexible schedules, and hybrid remote work options.
• The stability of a well‑established company poised for exciting growth.
• A fun and rewarding career that challenges you while offering opportunities for you to grow and excel.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.