Traveling Controls Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

Weekly Pay

Travel Insurance

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Traveling Controls Engineer to support project delivery, installation, and commissioning. You will design PLC/HMI solutions, build templates, and develop control architectures while collaborating with customers and teams.

The role requires hands-on problem solving and clear stakeholder communication in a traveling capacity across local and domestic sites. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial controls, a BS in engineering, and proficiency with Allen-Bradley

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Industrial Controls programming.
• B.S. in Mechatronics, Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years PLC programming including ladder logic, function block, and structured text.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley equipment and Ethernet/IP networking.
• Experience developing HMIs and test/training materials.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to assess projects and proposals.
• Read diagrams, understand objectives, and communicate with customers.
• Develop control system architecture and communication strategies.
• Create BOMs, IO lists, and control panel requirements.
• Lead small projects by building PLC/HMI templates and programs.

Skills

Industrial controls

PLC programming

Ethernet/IP

Education

B.S. in Mechatronics/EE/CE

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Our client, Industrial Controls & Automation is seeking a Traveling Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Traveling Controls Engineer, you will be part of the project delivery effort supporting engineering, installation, and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical problem-solving, clear communication with stakeholders, and a hands‑on approach to PLC/HMI development and startup support—aligning successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Traveling Controls Engineer

Pay Range: DOE

What's the Job?

• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and submit proposals.
• Read and interpret diagrams and documentation, and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Develop the overall architecture and communication strategy between control system elements.
• Develop BOMs, IO lists, and requirements for control panels, and define/document control system functionality with customers and stakeholders.
• Serve as the technical lead for small projects, including building PLC and HMI templates, developing PLC programs (Ladder, Function Block, and other languages), and creating HMI screens.

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of Industrial Controls experience (programming)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline from a Technical College, or equivalent Industrial Controls experience.
• 5+ years of experience in PLC programming, including ladder logic, function block, and structured text.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems, including networking familiarity (Ethernet/IP).
• Experience and knowledge of HMIs, plus the ability to develop test plans, simulation logic, and training materials.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time local and domestic travel

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead control system architecture and deliver PLC/HMI solutions from design through testing.
• Hands‑on involvement in commissioning support, troubleshooting, and startup issue resolution.
• Collaboration with customers, installation teams, and vendors to drive solutions to technical challenges.
• Clear technical ownership for small projects, including templates, documentation, and training plans.
• Engagement across the full control system lifecycle—programming, simulation, testing, and system verification.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.