Field Service Engineer - Water & Wastewater Automation

Montgomery Hassell Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with overtime

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Job summary

Montgomery Hassell Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and service PLC, SCADA, HMI, and other industrial control systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities.

The role emphasizes customer interaction, field service, and on-site problem solving across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will perform startup, commissioning, testing, and remote/onsite support, read electrical schematics, and train operators while building lasting relationships through excellent

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Three to five years of experience supporting industrial automation or control systems in a field service, manufacturing, utility, or systems integration environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer locations throughout the region.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple service priorities.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems supporting municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Perform startup, commissioning, testing, and field service on new and existing automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, communication, and control system issues.
• Support PLC programming modifications and SCADA troubleshooting as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to municipal customers.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on automation systems and equipment.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers by delivering exceptional technical service.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the region to support installations, upgrades, and emergency service calls.

Skills

PLC & SCADA systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service engineering

Customer service

Reading schematics

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation, or related technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience)

Job description

Montgomery Hassell Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and service PLC, SCADA, HMI, and other industrial control systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities.

The role emphasizes customer interaction, field service, and on-site problem solving across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will perform startup, commissioning, testing, and remote/onsite support, read electrical schematics, and train operators while building lasting relationships through excellent