Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer

SCIO Automation North America; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage compensation

Travel expenses for site work

Path to Senior Engineer roles

Job summary

SCIO Automation North America is looking for a Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer based in Lansing, MI, with 4–8 years of experience. In this role, you will design and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems for water/wastewater applications. The position offers a hybrid work model with approximately 75% remote work and 25% on-site responsibilities.

The ideal candidate possesses strong programming skills, particularly in Trihedral VTScada, and has a deep understanding of industrial networks and control systems.

We provide a clear path for career advancement and ongoing work across various projects in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in programming and commissioning PLC/SCADA systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Develop PLC programs and maintain SCADA applications.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks.
• Provide on-site startup and client training.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA applications development

Electrical control panel design

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Trihedral VTScada

RSLogix Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

Opto22 PAC Control

Job description

Location: Lansing/Warren- Southeast Michigan (approximately 75% work from home, 25% on jobsite)

About CEC Controls

CEC Controls is a leading instrumentation and controls integrator headquartered in Michigan with a strong, long-standing presence in the water and wastewater industry and continued growth across industrial automation and process facilities throughout the state.

Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer with 4–8 years of hands‑on experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems. This role will primarily support our water/wastewater and general industrial process clients while offering exposure to a variety of challenging automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems for water/wastewater and industrial process applications
• Develop PLC programs using RSLogix Studio 5000 or Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal) or Opto22 PAC Control
• Develop and maintain SCADA applications using Trihedral VTScada, Inductive Automation Ignition, or GE Vernova iFIX
• Design electrical control panels that adhere to UL508A standards
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks including managed Ethernet switches, VLANs, VPN tunnels, cellular routers, and firewalls
• Integrate field devices via HART, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP
• Provide on‑site startup, commissioning, and client training
• Collaborate with electrical contractors, general contractors, and project stakeholders
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and scope development for new bids

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 4–8 years of experience programming and commissioning PLC/SCADA systems in water/wastewater or industrial environments
• Hands‑on experience with Trihedral VTScada, Ignition, or GE Vernova iFIX
• Strong knowledge of Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix or Siemens S7 platforms, Opto 22 would also be an asset
• Familiarity with industrial networking: managed switches, VPN, cellular routers, firewalls, and network security best practices
• Ability to read and red‑line P&IDs, loop drawings, and network architecture diagrams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks for municipal and industrial sites

Assets

• Familiarity with design requirements for hazardous locations (ie. Class 1, Div 1 and Div 2)
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation such as pressure, flow, level, temperature, and analytical instruments
• Scripting/development skills in HTML, CSS, Python
• Experience with Relational Databases (ie. MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware, AVEVA System Platform, PAC Display, Groov View
• Knowledge of OPC UA, historian configuration (OSlsoft PI, Ignition Historian), and high‑availability SCADA architectures.
• Cybersecurity fundamentals (IEC 62443, NIST) applied to OT environments

What We Offer

• Mileage compensation and travel expenses for site work
• Clear path to Senior Engineer and Project Management roles
• Ongoing work on a diverse mix of municipal and industrial automation projects across Michigan

If you thrive on turning complex process requirements into reliable, redundant control systems and want to grow with a stable Michigan‑based integrator, we want to hear from you.