Lead Industrial Controls & SCADA Engineer

Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis - USA; Granite City (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Client is seeking an experienced controls engineer to diagnose and optimize PLC/PC control logic across distribution facilities. You’ll own projects end‑to‑end from concept to network implementation, ensuring uptime and safety.

On‑site, remote, and after hours support may be required, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include analyzing MHE metrics, troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley PLCs, and coordinating with operations teams to implement robust fixes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2–5 years relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience across at least two engineering design cycles (specification, selection, programming).
• 2+ years PLC programming, robotics controls/components, and SCADA monitoring/control.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership: adhere to codes, regulations, and procedures.
• Controls engineering: troubleshoot and refine PLC/PC control logic.
• Rapid response: first-level escalation for MHE controls on-site, remote, and after hours.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics controls

SCADA monitoring

MHE controls

Education

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Job description

Client is seeking an experienced controls engineer to diagnose and optimize PLC/PC control logic across distribution facilities. You’ll own projects end‑to‑end from concept to network implementation, ensuring uptime and safety.

On‑site, remote, and after hours support may be required, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include analyzing MHE metrics, troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley PLCs, and coordinating with operations teams to implement robust fixes.