Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage compensation

Clear path to Senior Engineer roles

Diverse projects across Michigan

Job summary

SCIO Automation North America is looking for a Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer based in Southeast Michigan. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely for about 75% of the time and directly on-site for 25%.

This role involves designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for water/wastewater and general industrial clients. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of relevant experience and strong skills in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain SCADA applications.
• Provide on-site startup, commissioning, and client training.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA system development

Electrical engineering

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

RSLogix Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

Trihedral VTScada

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.