Industrial Control Systems Engineer

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking an Industrial Control Systems Engineer to design, configure, and program ICS/OT solutions, including PLC and SCADA/HMI work with a focus on cybersecurity. The role requires independent work with sound technical judgement and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

The position covers design through commissioning and startup, with collaboration across clients and BC consultants in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ related work experience in Control System Integration and Design and ICS/OT systems.
• SMS Framework certification (in progress).

Responsibilities

• Complete ICS/OT design representing client needs.
• Work on SCADA/HMI design, configuration, and programming.
• Implement PLC system design, configuration, and programming.
• Manage control system commissioning and startup.
• Facilitate design reviews with clients and BC consultants.
• Analyze PLC/OT drawings, specifications, and control strategies.
• Handle networking in ICS/OT space.
• Understand and enforce cybersecurity requirements for PLC/OT systems.
• Mentor and share knowledge with team members as needed.

Skills

ICS/OT Design

PLC Design/Programming

SCADA/HMI Design

Networking & Cybersecurity

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

SMS Framework Certification

Job description

The Industrial Control Systems Engineer role requires problem-solving moderately complex issues for which solutions may not be well-defined. The role involves contributing significantly in SCADA/Human machine interface (HMI) design, configuration, and programming projects. This role will develop and implement Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) system design and industrial control system (ICS)/operational technology (OT) design configuration, and programming projects. The role will work independently and exercise sound technical judgement with occasional guidance on strategic or highly complex issues within broad guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete industrial control system (ICS)/operational technology (OT) design through representation of the client’s unique needs.
• Work on SCADA/Human machine interface (HMI) design, configuration, and programming.
• Implement Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) system design, configuration, and programming.
• Manage control system commissioning and startup.
• Facilitate design reviews with clients and other BC consultants and contribute to planning evolution.
• Analyze and interpret P&IDs, specifications, control schematics, and control strategies.
• Handle networking in the ICС/OT space.
• Understand and enforce cybersecurity requirements related to PLC/OT systems.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrable knowledge in Industrial Control System (ICS)/Operational Technology (OT) Design.
• Skill in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) System design, configuration, and programming.
• Competency in SCADA/Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, configuration, and programming.
• Understanding of networking and cybersecurity requirements in the ICС/OT space.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively convey facts, policies, and practices.
• Proficiency in system trouble-shooting and problem solving.

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years’ related work experience in Control System Integration and Design and ICС/OT systems.
• Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience is required.

Salary Range:

Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $95,000 - $129,000
Location B: $104,000 - $142,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions formunicipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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