Senior Municipal PLC/SCADA Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

Harrisburg (SD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities across the Midwest.

You’ll translate concepts into live control systems, work from field commissioning to plant operations, and ensure robust SCADA performance. The role emphasizes hands-on programming, field involvement, and collaboration with customers, operators, and internal teams.

Qualifications

Experience with PLCs and HMIs in industrial or municipal environments.
Hands-on experience with major PLC platforms and HMIs listed.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills across levels.

Responsibilities

Develop PLC code for municipal water and wastewater SCADA systems.
Design and configure HMI applications for operators and plant staff.
Commission control systems including instrumentation and motor control devices.
Set up and commission communications networks (fiber optic, radio telemetry, broadband).
Manage all project documentation to company standards and project requirements.
Collaborate with customers during design, construction, and startup phases.
Provide aftermarket support and troubleshooting for installed systems.
Coordinate with internal programmers, technicians, sales, and project engineers.
Handle multiple concurrent projects with high attention to detail.
Stay current and learn new automation technologies quickly.