Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)

Cascade Integration & Development, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Cascade Integration & Development, Inc. in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) to lead PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and support across diverse projects in water, wastewater, and manufacturing sectors.

The role combines hands-on software development with project leadership, offering field- and office-based work in a collaborative environment, with travel of 5%–20% to commission systems and support customers.

Qualifications

• Project management and leadership experience in engineering projects.
• Strong technical writing for training materials and procedures.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on controls projects.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: oversight for other project managers.
• Technical Writing: develop training materials, control narratives and test procedures.
• PLC Programming: develop complete PLC programs and oversee programmers; define UDTs/AOIs.
• HMI Programming: develop and oversee complete HMI applications; configure screens and graphics.
• Commissioning: manage commissioning efforts and execute test plans with customers; IO checkout oversight.
• Hardware/Software configuration: set up PLC firmware, communication modules, VFDs and instrumentation.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Leadership

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

UDTs/AOIs

PLC firmware

Job description

Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)

Cascade Integration & Development (CID) is a Bend, Oregon based systems integration firm specializing in industrial automation and control systems for the water, wastewater, and manufacturing industries. Since 2004, CID has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality PLC, SCADA, and panel fabrication solutions, combining strong technical expertise with a practical, hands‑on approach to solving complex operational challenges. Our team is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and committed to continuous improvement, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects in a supportive and professional environment.

CID is seeking a talented individual who not only meets the technical requirements of the position, but also brings the professionalism, positivity, and care needed to serve our customers effectively.

Position Summary

The Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) position at CID involves various disciplines, with core responsibilities in PLC programming, HMI programming, commissioning, and support efforts. The position provides variety across software platforms, customers, and industries, and includes leadership and oversight responsibilities across project teams.

Engineers at CID primarily work in a climate‑controlled office environment with their own cubicle or office. Field work entails various industrial environments that require PPE and safety training.

Travel

Remote work to commission customer systems or provide support is expected anywhere from 5% to 20% of the time. Travel may include air travel, hotel stays, and meals covered per diem.

Salary Range

$130,000 to $140,000 per year

Position Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage and provide oversight for other project managers

Technical Writing

• Author and oversee development of training materials, control narratives, and functional test procedures

PLC Programming

• Develop complete PLC programs and provide oversight for other programmers
• Define and develop UDTs and AOIs
• Program and review subsets of code across projects

HMI Programming

• Develop and oversee complete HMI applications
• Develop OIT programs and graphic screens using pre-built objects
• Develop UDTs and templates
• Configure HMI platforms, historians, and reporting
• Manage commissioning efforts and execute test plans with customers
• Oversee IO checkout, including signal triggering and loop sourcing
• Configure PLC firmware, communication modules, VFDs, and instrumentation

Additional Skills Considered

• Secondary or tertiary PLC or HMI platform experience
• GAMP knowledge
• Sales and customer relations experience
• Industry certifications
• Previous industry experience
• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Innovative control systems integration firm based in Bend, Oregon.