Systems Engineer (Lafayette, LA)

Tetra Tech Digital Systems; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities and培训

Job summary

TIGA, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking an experiencedInstrumentation & Controls Engineer to work on municipal water and wastewater projects. You will lead AB PLC-based control system implementations, design architectures, and migrate legacy systems while mentoring a team of engineers.

Role emphasizes collaboration with clients, adherence to standards, and travel for site activities. PE certification is a strong plus, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year engineering degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Simatic 505 hardware and AB ControlLogix PLCs is essential.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of control system architecture and cyber-secure networks is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute AB PLC-based control system projects for a team of engineers.
• Design control system architecture including AB ControlLogix PLCs; familiarity with Siemens 505 hardware.
• Troubleshoot control systems and migrate from SIMATIC 505 to Rockwell PLCs and HMI suites (IFIX/VTSCADA/Wonderware).
• Develop secure control system networks and mentor project engineers.
• Interface with clients and management to report status, risks and resolutions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Technical Engineers; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Control system design

PLC & HMI programming

Network security

Project leadership

Client communication

Mission Critical Infra

Water & wastewater

Instrumentation

PE certification (bonus)

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5+ years related experience

Tools

Siemens Simatic 505

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

IFIX / VTSCADA / Wonderware

Rockwell PLC migration

Job description

We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well‑established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first‑choice service provider for delivering best‑in‑class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as an instrumentation and controls team member for municipal water and wastewater projects
• Developing control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
• Design, specification and integration of complete automation systems including PLC, HMI, DCS, and communication networks.
• Participation in control panel design and generation of bill of materials, cabling, PLC and HMI programming, and commissioning for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Performing FAT, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring that all of their work is properly checked in accordance with Standards & Procedures.
• Coordinating activities with Project Managers and Technical Engineers.
• Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines.
• Travel - Ranges from occasional (two to three‑day trips) to frequent (one day trips), with travel time often concentrated in bunches.

Required Skills

• Lead and Execute Allen Bradley PLC based Control System Projects for a team of 5 Engineers.
• Design Control System Architecture to include Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC's. In addition, the candidate must be familiar with Siemens Simatic 505 Hardware and Programming tools.
• Perform control system troubleshooting of legacy SIMATIC 505 hardware and play role in Migration of system to Rockwell PLC and either IFIX, VtSCADA or Wonderware HMI’s.
• Design and support implementation of secure control system network.
• Train and mentor project engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Directly interface with clients and company management to report project status, risks and resolutions.
• Work as a project lead with direct interaction to Customer Stakeholders.
• Candidate should be familiar with Mission Critical Infrastructure
• Candidate should be familiar with Water & Waste Water Treatment plants and lift stations.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation required.
• Strong understanding of Control System Design and Project Execution.
• Certification in Professional Engineering (P.E.) is a strong plus.
• Strong Communication Skills are required.

Requirements

• Four-year technical degree in engineering from school of engineering and technology or technical institute or 5 year relevant work experience.
• 5 or more years of experience with Simatic 505 Hardware and AB ControlLogix PLCs.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, technical, and functional skills with the ability to multi-task and be willing to learn.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively, take direction, work well in a team environment, and interact with all levels of management, engineering, systems, operations and field personnel.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

WHY TIGA

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

TIGA, a Tetra Tech Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Additional Information

• Organization: 227 DSX