Travel‑Heavy Automation Controls Engineer

BW Design Group

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

BW Design Group in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced automation engineer to develop and implement automation solutions that support capital projects and manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and Practice teams to design, configure, test, commission, and start up integrated control systems.

The role emphasizes PLC, HMI/SCADA, control panel design, and commissioning, with travel to client sites required.

Qualifications

5+ years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs and general control system design.
Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems.
Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams
Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration
Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions

Responsibilities

Develop automation solutions through design specifications, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities
Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings that meet client requirements
Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, and Ignition platforms
Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications
Diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in high-intensity manufacturing environments
Communicate project progress, risks, and technical updates to stakeholders throughout the engagement
Manage engineering project deliverables to agreed schedule, scope, and client expectations
Coordinate site construction, installation, and start-up support for integrated control systems
Validate and commission facility systems using established execution protocols
Support successful system turnover to customers through clear documentation, testing, and technical communication