Lead Controls Systems Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Flexible schedule

Professional growth

Technical development

Performance bonus

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Controls Systems Engineer for a role combining office engineering and field commissioning in the Greater Seattle Area. You will design control systems, develop PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, and troubleshoot across multiple PLC platforms and industrial networks.

The position requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley preferred), and travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience designing electrical schematics with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience, preferably Allen-Bradley.
• Experience developing HMI and SCADA applications.
• Knowledge of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Profinet).
• Familiarity with UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control systems, including electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for automation projects.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Configure and commission VFDs, soft starters, motors and drives.
• Configure industrial networks using EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Profinet.
• Perform factory testing, startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support scheduling, change orders, documentation, and customer service.
• Maintain compliance with applicable electrical/automation standards.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networking

Electrical troubleshooting

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Details:

Lead Controls Systems Engineer

Location: Greater Seattle Area, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,000 - $120,000

A growing industrial automation and systems integration company is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to join its engineering team. This position is responsible for the design, programming, integration, testing, and commissioning of industrial automation systems for a variety of manufacturing and process control applications. The role offers a mix of office-based engineering work and field commissioning at customer sites throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control systems, including electrical schematics and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications for industrial automation projects.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Koyo, and similar PLC platforms.
• Configure and commission variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, motor starters, and motor control systems.
• Select, configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot process instrumentation including flow, pressure, temperature, and level devices.
• Design and configure industrial Ethernet, serial, and wireless communication networks using protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, and Profinet.
• Perform factory testing, startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Support project execution by coordinating with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Assist with project scheduling, change orders, documentation, and customer support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain compliance with applicable electrical and industrial automation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience designing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Experience developing HMI and SCADA applications.
• Knowledge of industrial networking technologies including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, Profinet, and serial communications.
• Familiarity with UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving industrial electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites throughout the region for startup and commissioning activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary:
• $65,000–$120,000
• , based on experiencePerformance-based bonus opportunities401(k) with employer matchMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leaveFlexible work scheduleOpportunities for professional growth and technical development

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