Senior Automation Engineer - Industrial Controls & SCADA

Baker Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead start-up, checkout, and programming for building automation and manufacturing control systems. The role involves setting up networks, configuring control points, and developing SCADA graphics while mentoring technicians and coordinating with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automation, a engineering degree, and strong PLC/SCADA expertise. This on-site role requires travel to job sites and adherence to QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of automation engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communications.
• Experience with PLCs, DDC, SCADA, and control system commissioning.
• Understanding of process controls and safety on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and checkout of PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, and actuators.
• Configure IP networks including switches and addressing.
• Create and troubleshoot automation graphics and dashboards for SCADA.
• Read and implement IEC 61131-3 ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
• Lead, mentor, and delegate tasks to Automation Technicians and Engineers.
• Travel to job sites as required.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI design

Networking

Telemetry/controls

Team leadership

QA/QC

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Procore

BIM 360

Wireshark

RS-485/RS-232 adapters

SCADA graphics tools

PLC programming software

Job description

Baker Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead start-up, checkout, and programming for building automation and manufacturing control systems. The role involves setting up networks, configuring control points, and developing SCADA graphics while mentoring technicians and coordinating with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automation, a engineering degree, and strong PLC/SCADA expertise. This on-site role requires travel to job sites and adherence to QA/QC processes.