Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA

Verus Associates, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Associates, Inc. is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer in the San Diego, CA area. The candidate will develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs, design control panels, and specify instrumentation to meet client requirements.

Travel is required, and the role involves working with clients in both office and field environments. The team emphasizes authentic collaboration, accountability, and timely delivery on milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science is required.
• 15+ years’ applicable experience in automation/controls is expected.
• Experience programming PLCs and HMIs with common packages.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications.
• Design control panels and specify components.
• Develop system specifications and sequence of operations based on client requirements.
• Perform system commissioning and field support functions.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and manage project documentation.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Networking knowledge

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Ignition

Wonderware

Cimplicity

FTViewSE

Job description

Verus Associates, Inc. is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer in the San Diego, CA area. The candidate will develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs, design control panels, and specify instrumentation to meet client requirements.

Travel is required, and the role involves working with clients in both office and field environments. The team emphasizes authentic collaboration, accountability, and timely delivery on milestones.