Project Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Franklin (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to design, develop, and commission automated process systems. You will focus on PLC programming, control panel engineering, HMI/SCADA development, and project execution within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on controls engineering experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to support projects from design through startup and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of controls experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC platforms (Studio 5000, Logix500 or similar).
• Experience with control panel design, electrical schematics and industrial control systems.
• Working knowledge of HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk View or Ignition).
• Ability to read P&IDs, project specifications, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and test PLC programs on Rockwell/Siemens platforms.
• Interpret project specs, P&IDs and control requirements for system design.
• Create control narratives, functional descriptions, loop drawings, and related docs.
• Configure HMI/SCADA applications for operation and diagnostics.
• Design control panel schematics, enclosure layouts and electrical documentation.
• Prepare panel layouts, BOMs, and submittal packages.
• Coordinate with project management, drafting, manufacturing, purchasing, and service teams.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, debugging and customer training.
• Manage engineering deliverables across multiple projects with quality and schedule.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

P&ID interpretation

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Logix500

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Job description

A growing industrial automation and engineering organization is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated process systems. This role focuses on PLC programming, control panel engineering, HMI/SCADA development, and project execution within a team environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on controls engineering experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to support projects from design through startup and commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, configure, and test PLC programs using Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Interpret project specifications, P&IDs, and control requirements to support system design.
• Develop control narratives, functional descriptions, loop drawings, and related engineering documentation.
• Configure HMI/SCADA applications for system operation, diagnostics, and operator interface.
• Design control panel schematics, enclosure layouts, and related electrical documentation.
• Prepare panel layouts, load calculations, bills of materials, and project submittal packages.
• Coordinate with project management, drafting, manufacturing, purchasing, and field service teams.
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, debugging, and customer training.
• Manage engineering deliverables across multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of related controls experience
• Experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC platforms, including Studio 5000, Logix500, or similar.
• Experience with control panel design, electrical schematics, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Working knowledge of HMI/SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk View or Ignition.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, project specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% to customer and project sites.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Travel:

This position will require up to 25-30% travel per year.