Lead Process Automation Engineer, Water/Wastewater

SCIO Automation North America

Warren (MI)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel expenses for site work

Diverse Michigan projects

Job summary

CEC Controls in Michigan seeks an experienced Engineering Team Leader to guide our water and wastewater Process Controls group. The role blends hands-on design and system lifecycle leadership with strong project management and team mentorship.

You will oversee PLC/SCADA design, FAT/SAT, and field startup, coordinate with clients, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple concurrent projects in Southeast Michigan with substantial remote work.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant work experience with a technical degree.
10+ years of experience in the process automation (instrumentation and controls) industry.
Skilled in PLC programming using RSLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal), Opto22 PAC Control; relevant system certifications are a plus.
Skilled in developing and maintaining HMI/SCADA applications such as FactoryTalk View, Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, iFIX, PAC Display, Groov View; relevant system certifications are a plus.
Experience designing electrical control panels in accordance with UL508A standards, including specification of hardware and network architecture.
Familiarity with design requirements for hazardous locations (e.g., Class I, Division 1 and Division 2).
Familiarity with industrial instrumentation such as pressure, flow, level, temperature, and analytical instruments
Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks, including managed ethernet switches, VLANs, VPN tunnels, MQTT, cellular routers, and firewalls
Experience integrating fieldbus devices via EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and HART
Ability to read and red-line P&IDs and loop drawings
Experience performing FAT and SAT, as well as on-site startup, commissioning, and client training
Working knowledge of ISA, UL, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, etc.
Experience with estimating and proposal development for industrial controls projects is desirable
Strong attention to detail in maintaining drawings, files, BOMs, and equipment/spare parts specifications
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills for client and team collaboration
Proven ability to manage a team of control engineers, scheduling, prioritizing, and resource allocation
Ability to participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and bid scope development
Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for access to municipal and industrial sites
Ability to travel up to 25% annually
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from CEC is required

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across multiple process automation projects, primarily within water/wastewater industries
Design automation control systems from customer specifications, including PLC/control panels, SCADA systems, and OT networks
Program automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMIs (OIT & SCADA)
Develop electrical and P&ID drawings; specify electrical equipment, automation components, and instrumentation
Lead power-up, debugging, and calibration of water/wastewater and other process control systems
Drive standardization in project execution across teams and branches by following company processes
Ensure engineers have resources and support to perform duties on schedule
Coordinate with customers and interface directly with clients to resolve technical issues
Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
Perform project engineering duties, tracking schedules and progress to meet commitments
Support business development through client meetings and proposal development
Review job specifications and assist with proposal estimates