Lead Control System Engineer

UGSI Solutions; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)-match program

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

UGSI Solutions is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer in Ripon, California. The role focuses on the design and implementation of industrial automation and SCADA systems. Responsibilities include programming, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive hands-on experience with PLCs and SCADA systems. A competitive salary of $98,000 to $120,000 per year is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA and PLC systems.
• Strong knowledge of networking and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Define functional requirements for automation projects.
• Program and troubleshoot SCADA and PLC systems.
• Collaborate with teams for project delivery.

Skills

SCADA expertise

PLC programming

Troubleshooting skills

Communication protocols

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ControlLogix PLCs

Ignition SCADA

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley systems

Siemens systems

Job description

Location: Ripon, CA

Job Id:441

# of Openings:0

ICS Online. ("ICS") is an industry leader in the manufacturing of custom Industrial Control panels and factory automation systems.  ICS works with both end users and leading original equipment manufacturers in a variety of industries.  These industries include but are not limited to: water and wastewater treatment, energy generation and storage, semiconductor, food and beverage processing and packaging, and factory automation.  ICS is part of Cleanwater1 and through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market.

ICS is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with strong SCADA and PLC expertise to join our engineering team.  This is a full‑time role supporting the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation and SCADA systems.  The ideal candidate is technically strong, hands‑on, and collaborative, with experience working across the full lifecycle of automation projects.

Essential Job Functions

• Define functional requirements through client workshops and documentation analysis
• Develop detailed system designs and integration architectures
• Program, configure, test, and troubleshoot SCADA (Ignition) and PLC systems
• Install and configure Ignition SCADA including architecture, licensing, scripting, reporting, and database transactions
• Develop and maintain templates and User Defined Types (UDTs)
• Work within server‑client architectures and distributed systems
• Perform code development, testing, and validation for automation systems
• Coordinate and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Troubleshoot communication networks and industrial protocols
• Support commissioning and post‑installation system performance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and clients for successful project delivery
• Maintain flexibility to contribute across all phases of SCADA development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering
• Hands‑on experience with ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs, as well as Ignition SCADA (including Perspective and Vision modules) and MES systems such as Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley and Siemens
• Experience with Ignition platform including installation, configuration, system architecture, licensing, scripting (Python), reporting, and database transactions
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols including OPC (UA & DA), TCP/IP, UDP, and XML
• Experience developing and troubleshooting templates and User Defined Types (UDTs)
• Experience working within server‑client architectures and distributed systems
• Proven ability in code development, testing, and system validation
• Industrial networking experience including Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and TCP/IP
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience in water/wastewater or industrial process environments
• Strong background in MES integrations
• Advanced troubleshooting across SCADA, PLCs, and network systems
• Experience working in full lifecycle automation project environments

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to perform work in a standing, stooping, sitting or bending position for extended periods of time.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate the equipment and tools required for this position.
• Must be able to quickly respond (with hand, finger or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it responds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to look at computer monitors for much of the workday.
• Approximately 60% Office.
• Approximately 40% Light Industrial - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals and industrial facilities. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is an exempt position. Compensation is dependent on skill level.  The base salary range for this position is between $98,000 and $120,000 per year.  Benefits package and incentives are provided.  We generally offer employees working 21 hours per work or more medical, dental, vision, along with voluntary ancillary benefits.  The Company has a 401(k)-match program and has company‑paid life and AD&D insurance available for eligible employees.

Cleanwater1, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Cleanwater1, Inc. California Employee Privacy Notice is available at https://cleanwater1.com/privacy-policy.

Cleanwater1, inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries maintain a drug‑free workplace.