Senior PLC Engineer - Rockwell & SCADA Integration

Divcon Controls; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Disability coverage

Flexible PTO

Field-based benefits

Job summary

Divcon Controls in Irving, Texas seeks a Lead PLC Engineer to design, develop, and deliver PLC-based control systems for large-scale projects. The role blends hands-on programming with technical leadership to standardize architecture and ensure scalable, reliable solutions.

You will define control strategies, drive integration with SCADA and facility systems, and mentor engineers while collaborating with project teams to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Expertise with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000.
• Experience designing control systems for HVAC/central plants or similar mechanical systems.
• Experience with field commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, OPC-UA.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of PLC control systems for large projects.
• Establish and enforce PLC programming standards and reusable code libraries.
• Define system architecture, control strategies, I/O structures, and redundancy.
• Ensure quality through design reviews and code validation.
• Own PLC scope from design through commissioning and turnover.
• Develop control logic for HVAC systems and critical infrastructure.
• Integrate with SCADA (Ignition) and BMS/EPMS systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell Studio 5000

Control systems design

System integration

Industrial protocols

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Kepware

Job description

Divcon Controls in Irving, Texas seeks a Lead PLC Engineer to design, develop, and deliver PLC-based control systems for large-scale projects. The role blends hands-on programming with technical leadership to standardize architecture and ensure scalable, reliable solutions.

You will define control strategies, drive integration with SCADA and facility systems, and mentor engineers while collaborating with project teams to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.