I&C Project Engineer

Veolia; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with matching

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an I&C Project Engineer in Cary, NC to support complex projects within a multidisciplinary team. You will determine scope, specify equipment, design control systems, select instruments, and program PLC/HMI systems, with startup and field support as needed.

The role requires a 2+ year background in electrical tech, AutoCAD Electrical, and PLC/HMI experience (Allen-Bradley preferred). Expect 30–40% travel and on-site work with Veolia’s Water Technology team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent with 2+ years experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical for drafting and modification of documents.
• Strong troubleshooting of PLC/HMI systems (Allen Bradley preferred; Modicon/Siemens a plus).
• Proficiency with VFD hardware/software (Schneider Electric/Allen Bradley preferred; ABB/Danfoss a plus).
• Knowledge of Ethernet networks, VPNs and remote access.
• Familiarity with Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and field wiring; read installation manuals.
• Strong customer relations and ability to report project status.
• Travel: approximately 30-40% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and design controls to meet scope.
• Design and price controls based on project requirements; select instruments.
• Coordinate submittals including control panel design, loop diagrams, BOMs.
• Design, modify, and implement PLC, HMI, and OIT applications.
• Coordinate site activities between PLC implementation and SCADA.
• Provide start-up, troubleshoot issues, and support plant personnel remotely or on site.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems

Customer relations communication

Project status reporting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent with 2+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley PLC

Schneider Electric VFD

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The I&C Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting complex projects within a multidisciplinary project team. Tasks include determining scope, specifying equipment, designing control systems, selecting instruments, PLC/HMI programming, and/or checkout and configuration of controls for a project.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering specifications, P&IDs, Network Diagrams, Panel/Motor Control Circuits, and Lighting Schedules.
• Design and price controls based on project requirements and select appropriate instruments.
• Coordinate submittals, including Control Panel Electrical Design, Loop Diagrams, Bill of Materials, and Instrument EDS sheets.
• Design, modify, and implement PLC, HMI, and OIT applications.
• Coordinate site activities between PLC implementation and SCADA.
• Perform start-up services, troubleshoot electrical and programming issues, and provide local or remote technical support to plant personnel

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Equivalent Electrical Applied Sciences Disciplines or greater with a minimum of 2 years experience or adequate academic resume.
• Competency with drafting software to design and modify documents (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
• Strong ability to troubleshoot, interpret, and modify PLC and HMI systems (Allen Bradley preferred; Modicon/Siemens a plus).
• Proficiency with VFD hardware and software parameters (Schneider Electric and Allen Bradley preferred; ABB/Danfoss a plus).
• Strong understanding of standard Ethernet networks, VPNs, and remote access.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols like Modbus, Profibus, and DeviceNet is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, controls, and field wiring, as well as interpret installation manuals
• Strong customer relations communication skills
• Ability to effectively report project status.
• Travel: Approximately 30-40% travel is required

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.