Staff Controls & Integration Engineer II

Argus Companies; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus is seeking an experienced Staff Controls & Integration Engineer II to join our team of innovators, delivering cutting-edge automation for critical fueling infrastructure.

You will lead projects across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and historians, collaborate with the Controls Integration Manager, develop specifications, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance on client sites.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 6+ years in controls, automation, or industrial integration.
• Proficiency in PLC programming with AB, Schneider/Modicon/M580.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI: Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, IEC 61131.
• Experience with DB2/SQL preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to commissioning in automation platforms.
• Develop control system designs and specifications.
• Translate requirements into control configurations and PLC logic.
• Design network architectures and robust control strategies.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment and materials.
• Interface with clients and project managers for updates.
• Perform system programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Deliver field service and respond to emergency calls.
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Assist with electrical panel layout and compliance with codes.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI platforms

Industrial networking

Automation standards

Relational databases

Communication & teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Modicon/Schneider

Ignition

Wonderware System Platform

FactoryTalk View

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

OPC UA

Job description

Argus is seeking an experienced Staff Controls & Integration Engineer II to join our team of innovators. Are you a Controls / Integration / Automation Engineer ready to take on complex, high-impact projects that keep critical fueling infrastructure running safely and efficiently? Bring your expertise, creativity and drive to Argus and take the next step in your engineering career.

Our engineers design and deliver cutting-edge fueling system solutions for airports, military bases, and commercial facilities across the country. This is your chance to make an impact, lead advanced control system designs, and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own and lead projects executed in automation platforms including PLC, HMI, SCADA, historians, and industrial networks.
• Collaborate with the Controls Integration Manager and project team to execute control system designs from concept to commissioning.
• Assist in developing project specifications, estimates, change orders, and schedules.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project scope and schedule and proactively identify changes.
• Translate functional requirements into control system configurations and programmable logic.
• Design network architectures and develop robust control strategies.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to less experienced engineers and team members.
• Work with system vendors to procure equipment and materials as needed.
• Interface with clients and project managers to deliver timely updates and technical guidance.
• Conduct system programming, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning, both in-house and at client or partner sites.
• Deliver technical support and field service for installed control systems and respond to client emergency calls.
• Review technical documentation including wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Assist with the design and layout of electrical control panels and cabinets.
• Ensure system configurations comply with industry codes, safety standards, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and apply learned concepts to system design and implementation.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electronics & Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 6+ years in controls engineering, automation, or industrial system integration.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Modicon/Schneider/Control Expert/M580).
• Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition, Wonderware System Platform, FactoryTalk View).
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPCUA, MQTT).
• Knowledge of industrial automation standards (UL 508A, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, IEC 61131).
• Familiarity with relational databases preferred (DB2, SQL).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions

• The position requires work in an office environment with occasional light travel for installation and commissioning.
• This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.
• Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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