PLC Applications Engineer - SCADA & Field Startups

Inframark LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Wellness plan

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a PLC Applications Engineer to design and implement PLC software for monitoring and control systems. You will participate in FAT/SAT, provide startup support, train operators, and ensure smooth project delivery from requirements through documentation.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming across multiple platforms, interfacing with vendors, and occasional travel to customer sites. A strong customer-service focus and troubleshooting mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in PLC programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry.
• Knowledge and experience with PLC hardware and programming software (Allen-Bradley and/or Schneider and/or Siemens and/or Emerson).

Responsibilities

• Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents.
• Keeps managers advised of the status of tasks and project milestones; aware of budgets and issues that affect budget.
• Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc.
• Follows Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
• Develop PLC application programs based on contract documents and System Control Narrative using PLC programming software.
• Install all developed application software and vendor software and verify their accurate execution.
• Interface company equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols when applicable.
• Participate in FAT and SAT as required.
• Demonstrate system functionality to Owner/Engineer/Contractor including SCADA, alarms, and historical data for reports.
• Provide training to operators, supervisors, and admin personnel.
• Generate final project documentation.
• Provide technical assistance to Customers.
• Support field service technicians to solve PLC issues onsite or via remote support.

Skills

PLC programming

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Schneider

Siemens

Emerson

Job description

Inframark is seeking a PLC Applications Engineer to design and implement PLC software for monitoring and control systems. You will participate in FAT/SAT, provide startup support, train operators, and ensure smooth project delivery from requirements through documentation.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming across multiple platforms, interfacing with vendors, and occasional travel to customer sites. A strong customer-service focus and troubleshooting mindset are essential.