IWS - Controls Engineer (HMI PLC)

Aquatech International; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech International is seeking a full-time Electrical and Controls Engineer for its Integrated Water Services division at Canonsburg, PA (or our Houston, TX office). Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.

This is an exempt position. You will develop control philosophies for water treatment processes, create PLC and HMI programs, and design control system architectures with hardware selections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate’s degree in Electrical or Control engineering.
• Programming knowledge of PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
• Programming knowledge of HMI systems.
• Be able to establish network connectivity between various PLCs, workstations, nodes, es, and remote I/O.
• Experience in remote monitoring of process equipment is desirable
• Basic understanding of control panel, control box designs, and I/O design is required
• Understanding of equipment material selection for various process fluids
• 1 - 7 years’ experience in a process industry
• Candidates with an engineering background and water treatment-related experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop control philosophies for water treatment processes.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs based on control philosophy.
• Design control system architecture and select the necessary hardware components.
• Procure PLC and HMI software for control systems.
• Provide support to customers and field engineers on troubleshooting control-related issues.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop proposals.
• Interfaced with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical or Controls engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI software

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Canonsburg PA - Canonsburg, PA 15317Education Level: 4 Year DegreeAt Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more atwww.aquatech.com.

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Electrical and Controls Engineer for its Integrated Water Services division at the Canonsburg, PA, or our Houston, Texas office. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. This is an exempt position.

Job Description:

• Develop control philosophies for water treatment processes
• Develop PLC and HMI programs based on control philosophy
• Design control system architecture and select the necessary hardware components
• Procure PLC and HMI software for control systems
• Provided support to customers and field engineers on troubleshooting control-related issues
• Participate in upgrading older / existing control systems to the latest version
• Develop a proposal for control-related work and service visits
• Developed control panel and control box design with wiring, cabling details, and necessary electrical component selection.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams to develop proposals
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop markets and project opportunities
• Interfaced with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs
• Develop a quantifiable customer value proposition for each project
• Review client project specifications and clarify the level of compliance
• Develop technical and commercial proposals
• Create technical data sheets for proposals
• Develop design in collaboration with the other engineering departments
• Obtain competitive price quotations from vendors and handle related communications until a project is awarded
• Provided support in technical clarification meetings with clients and addressed related proposals, budget, and estimation inquiries.
• Travel as needed to customer offices and sites for troubleshooting
• Collect information from vendors regarding new equipment and technologies
• Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills (EXCEL, Word, etc)
• Ability to travel on company business to visit and review progress at fabrication facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.
• Prefer to know about AUTOCAD.
• Process industry experience is desirable.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's / Associate’s degree in Electrical or Control engineering.
• Programming knowledge of PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Siemen, etc.
• Programming knowledge of HMI systems
• Be able to establish network connectivity between various PLCs, workstations, nodes, es, and remote I/O
• Experience in remote monitoring of process equipment is desirable
• Basic understanding of control panel, control box designs, and I/O design is required
• Understanding of equipment material selection for various process fluids
• 1 - 7 years’ experience in a process industry

Candidates with an engineering background and water treatment-related experience will be preferred.