SCADA & Control Systems Engineer – Water / Gas Utilities

Focus; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Career growth & training

Job summary

Focus, a systems integration and engineering services company, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design and develop automation for gas distribution and water treatment. You will program PIL controllers, PLCs, and SCADA, optimize control strategies, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include system analysis, integration of sensors and meters, documentation, and collaboration with engineers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years as Control Systems Engineer or equivalent oil & gas experience.
• Experience with PIL, gas and/or municipal water systems.
• Solid understanding of PIL-based systems, PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA.
• Experience with flow control, pressure monitoring and level sensing.
• RTUs and SCADA integration experience.
• Cybersecurity best practices for critical infrastructure control systems.
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control and automation systems for gas distribution and water treatment processes.
• Analyze system requirements and design control system architecture.
• Program, test, and maintain PIL controllers, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
• Optimize control strategies for pressure, flow, and tank/pipeline level control.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, meters and analyzers used in gas and water systems.
• Ensure compliance with municipal codes, environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed records of system designs, modifications and performance evaluations.
• Support maintenance and upgrades of existing control systems at municipal plants and gas stations.
• Conduct tests to verify system functionality and diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to integrate control systems into larger projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix)

PLC programming (SLC 500)

GE RX3i

Ladder logic / Structured Text

Job description

About the job

We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control and automation systems for gas distribution and water treatment processes.


• Analyze system requirements and design control system architecture.


• Program, test, and maintain Programmable Interface Login (PIL) controllers, PLCs, and SCADA systems.


• Optimize control strategies for pressure regulation, flow balancing, and tank/pipeline level control.


• Integrate sensors, actuators, flow meters, and analyzers commonly used in gas and water systems.


• Ensure system compliance with local municipal codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.


• Develop and maintain detailed records of system designs, modifications, and performance evaluations.


• Support maintenance and upgrade of existing control systems for municipal water treatment plants and gas metering stations.


• Conducting tests to ensure systems function correctly and diagnosing issues as they arise.


• Work with other engineers and stakeholders to integrate control systems into larger projects.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.


• Demonstrated experience managing Control System projects from initiation through completion.


• Proficient in interpreting and analyzing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).


• Skilled in reading and understanding Cause and Effect (C&E) Diagrams.


• Capable of developing PLC programs based on Control Narratives.


• Able to create PLC programs utilizing Cause and Effect Diagrams and P&IDs.


• Experienced in designing PLC programming from the ground up.


• Proficient in troubleshooting and interpreting existing PLC programs.


• Solid background and understanding of Instrumentation and Low Voltage Electrical Systems.


• Knowledgeable about PLCs, flow computers, and integration of these devices.


• Collaborates effectively with Corporate Engineering team to design, implement or modify PLC programs to achieve standardization.


• Understands process changes and their impact on Control System programming; communicates effectively with Corporate Engineering to troubleshoot and resolve issues.


• Adheres to Management of Change (MOC) procedures to ensure proper updates and modifications to PLC programs.

Minimum Requirements: Experience, Educational & Special Training

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.


• 5-10 years in a role as Control Systems Engineer or equivalent oil and gas experience.


• Experience in PIL, Gas, and/or Municipal Water.


• Solid understanding of PIL-based systems, PLCs (e.g. Allen Bradley), and HMI/SCADA platforms.


• Experience with flow control, pressure monitoring, and level sensing.


• Experience with remote telemetry units (RTUs) and SCADA integration for distributed gas and water systems.


• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices in critical infrastructure control systems.


• Must be a detail-oriented, result-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.


• Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.


• Strong problem solving, technical, and functional skills with the ability to multi-task and be willing to learn.


• Must be able to take direction, work well in a team environment, and interact with all levels of management, engineering, systems, operations and field personnel.

Preferred Experience

• Allen Bradley PAC's (ControlLogix and CompactLogix) and PLCs (SLC 500). Proficiency in logic design using Ladder diagram, Function Block, Structured Text.


• GE RX3i

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)


• Dental Insurance


• Health Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Paid time off


• Performance Bonus


• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.