St. Louis - Automation Controls Engineer

NCW; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NCW in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer II to join the Automation Team. You will lead automation projects, program PLCs and HMIs, and guide a technical team.

The role requires hands-on design, testing, and commissioning, interpreting P&IDs, developing standards, and mentoring junior staff. Travel up to 25% to client sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Expertise programming and configuring PLCs and HMI systems.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms (RSLogix5, RSLogix500, Studio5000) and Aveva InTouch preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs and convert to functional control logic.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming, testing, and commissioning activities for projects of varying complexity.
• Develop and maintain PLC/HMI standards, objects, and reusable components.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and post-project phases.
• Interpret P&IDs and convert to functional control logic based on process narratives.
• Travel to client sites to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial controls

Controls narratives

Project management

Team mentoring

Strong communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix5

Allen-Bradley RSLogix500

Studio5000

FactoryTalk View ME

Aveva Wonderware InTouch

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Senior Automation Controls Engineer The position of Senior Automation Controls Engineer II will be a part of the Automation Team and will be responsible for being a leading Senior resource for automation projects. OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET As the Senior Automation Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical team. Objectives include:

• Expertise programming and configuring programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
  • Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms (RSLogix5, RSLogix500, Studio5000, FactoryTalk View ME) and Aveva (Wonderware) InTouch is preferred.
• Understanding of industrial controls networks.
• Ability to read existing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and generate a Controls Narrative.
• Break down project scope into manageable tasks and effectively delegate work across the team.
• Design, implement, and support automation solutions to improve performance and reliability.
• Interpret P&IDs and convert to functional control logic based on process narratives.
• Lead programming, testing, and commissioning activities for projects of varying complexity.
• Develop and maintain PLC/HMI standards, objects, and reusable components.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and post-project phases.
• Perform delegated programming tasks according to process narrative and/or client specifications.
• Lead internal and external acceptance testing processes with ownership of project deliverables.

HOW YOU’LL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES

• Represent as a technical and project management resource for clients to communicate project status, answer questions, and coordinate work.
• Continuously improve programming skills by staying updated with the latest advancements in PLC, HMI, and data collection technology.
• Effectively communicate programming vision and provide tools to other team members to ensure accurate, timely completion of project deliverables.
• Communicate at all technical levels and coordinate directly with subcontractors, contractors, and clients as project work requires.
• Create a structured approach to troubleshooting including diagnosing issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective resolutions.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of various automation components, protocols, and systems used in the industry.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities with Senior, Level II, and Level I resources.
• Be motivated and self-directed in the completion of project tasks.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

Travel Required: Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.