Lead Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI, Field & Travel

Verus Associates, Inc; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Associates, Inc. is seeking a driven Automation /Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission control systems for diverse clients. You will build SCADA, HMI, and PLC software, design panels, specify instrumentation, and support field deployments.

The role requires travel domestically and internationally and reports to the General Manager. We value authenticity, teamwork, and accountability in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• 5+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience developing and programming control systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, PLC programming.
• Ability to work in office and field environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications.
• Design control panels and specify components.
• Develop system specifications and sequence of operations based on client requirements.
• Perform system commissioning and field support functions.
• Coordinate with leads, PMs and team members to manage programming efforts.
• Prioritize deadlines and adapt to changing needs.
• Commission control system programming.
• Lead design reviews and interface with clients on scope and status.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and maintain lifecycle documentation.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong problem solving

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Modicon

GE

Ignition

Wonderware

Cimplicity

FTViewSE

C#

VB.NET

SQL

JavaScript

AutoCAD

Job description

Verus Associates, Inc. is seeking a driven Automation /Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission control systems for diverse clients. You will build SCADA, HMI, and PLC software, design panels, specify instrumentation, and support field deployments.

The role requires travel domestically and internationally and reports to the General Manager. We value authenticity, teamwork, and accountability in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.