Senior Controls Engineer

TraC-n-trol, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem for overnight travel

100% major medical coverage

3% 401k employer contribution

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

TraC-n-trol, Inc. is seeking a Controls Automation Engineer or Technician in Austin, Texas. This role involves working with municipal water/wastewater SCADA systems, focusing on programming, maintenance, and technical support. Candidates must have experience with various SCADA applications and PLC systems, alongside strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include major medical coverage, a 401k contribution after one year, and paid time off. Up to 50% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA applications and various HMI software.
• Capable of working with multiple types of PLCs.
• Must have strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for municipal utilities regarding SCADA systems.
• Program systems and conduct acceptance tests.
• Maintain and repair electronic control systems and networks.
• Document work orders and maintain project management records.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and technical specifications.
• Service and keep installation equipment operational.
• Stay updated on relevant technologies and recertifications.
• Support outside sales with technical tasks as needed.

Skills

SCADA applications

HMI software (Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, iFix)

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Modicon PLCs

SCADAPack PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GE PLCs

Problem-solving

Technical understanding

Customer service orientation

Job description

Overview

Texas-based statewide systems integration company seeks a controls automation engineer or technician for municipal water/wastewater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects throughout Texas. Services include design, project management, PLC & HMI programming, deployment, testing, and commissioning with some service and technical support for existing customers in the SCADA industry.

Responsibilities

• Corporate liaison for local water/wastewater utilities on needs for system upgrades, service, and project support
• Provides system programming and completes acceptance tests.
• Maintains systems by problem-solving, testing, diagnosing problems, and completing repairs on electronic control panels, radio communication devices, computer systems and networks, and software.
• Maintains records by documenting original system, upgrades, and repairs; completes work orders for invoicing by central office. Complete project management documentation.
• Complies with regulations by adhering to codes, specifications, and rules; reads blueprints and technical bulletins.
• Keeps company-provided installation & service equipment and vehicles operating by following operating instructions to meet job duty requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by completing recertification, educational opportunities, and reading technical publications.
• Provides technical support for outside sales missions by completing related tasks as needed by area sales representatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with any SCADA applications and HMI software (Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, and iFix).
• Experienced with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, SCADAPack, Siemens, and GE PLCs.
• Up to 50% travel may be required out of our office located in Georgetown, TX
• Customer service orientation, professionalism, exemplary ethical conduct, technical understanding, system administration, problem-solving, communications
• Must be mature, dependable, and thorough
• Excellent references, driving record, and a drug test are required

Benefits

• Per Diem paid for overnight travel
• Major medical for employees and dependents (100%) for base plan
• 3% 401k employer contribution after 1 year
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Full Time