Senior Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical for employees and dependents

3% 401k employer contribution after 1 year

Paid time off

Health savings account

Job summary

TraC-n-trol, based in Georgetown, Texas, is seeking a skilled controls automation engineer to work on SCADA systems for water/wastewater projects. The role includes liaising with local utilities, providing system programming, and maintaining electronic control systems.

Candidates should have experience with SCADA applications, PLCs, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k contributions, per diem for travel, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA applications and HMI software.
• Familiarity with various PLCs is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for project support and upgrades.
• Provide system programming and complete acceptance tests.
• Maintain records and document repairs and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and read blueprints.
• Provide technical support and complete project documentation.

Skills

Experience with SCADA applications

HMI software (Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, iFix)

Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, SCADAPack, Siemens, GE)

Problem-solving skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

Job 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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
• 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