I&C Project Engineer: PLC/HMI/SCADA Design & Startup

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

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.