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Engineer IV

Xylem


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 125000 - 145000
Posted: 16 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role

Were seeking a highly experienced Engineer IV to lead the design programming commissioning and optimization of sophisticated water treatment systems serving refineries power plants chemical processing facilities and other large industrial customers.

This is not a maintenance-only role. Youll be a technical leader who influences projects from concept through startup develops advanced PLC and HMI solutions supports customer operations and serves as a trusted expert for both internal teams and customers.

If you thrive on solving complex process challenges commissioning systems in the field and working directly with industrial customers wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do:

Lead Controls & Automation Projects

  • Design and develop industrial control systems for water treatment and purification applications.
  • Create and modify PLC programs HMI applications and control logic to meet customer and project requirements.
  • Support system integration testing commissioning startup and optimization activities.
  • Participate in project discovery sessions kickoffs customer meetings and technical reviews.

Serve as a Technical Expert

  • Troubleshoot complex automation instrumentation and electrical system issues.
  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support including controls architecture recommendations and cost estimates.
  • Support field service teams with controls-related diagnostics and problem resolution.
  • Recommend system improvements that enhance reliability performance and long-term operating costs.

Drive Customer Success

  • Conduct site audits of electrical instrumentation and control systems.
  • Prepare technical reports with findings recommendations and improvement strategies.
  • Support operator training and knowledge transfer activities.
  • Assist with calibration and commissioning of process instrumentation and analytical equipment.

What Youll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 10 years of experience in industrial process control automation or instrumentation engineering.
  • Proven experience developing programming commissioning and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
  • Strong understanding of P&IDs ISA standards instrumentation diagrams and electrical schematics.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and electrical drawing markups.
  • Ability to develop project plans define milestones and manage technical deliverables.

Technical Expertise:

  • Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including SLC CompactLogix and ControlLogix.
  • Siemens PLC platforms including S7-200 S7-300 S7-1200 and S7-1500.
  • PLC programming configuration diagnostics and commissioning.
  • HMI development screen design configuration and troubleshooting.
  • SCADA systems and industrial automation architectures.
  • Industrial networking including Ethernet/IP ControlNet Modbus and RS-485.
  • Process instrumentation including flow pressure temperature level conductivity pH ORP and related technologies.
  • Variable Frequency Drives (Allen-Bradley Siemens Danfoss).
  • Industrial power distribution motor controls NEC and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.

Preferred:

  • Experience in water treatment wastewater treatment or industrial water processing.
  • Experience commissioning systems in refinery power generation chemical processing or other heavy industrial environments.
  • Strong technical writing skills with experience developing commissioning procedures troubleshooting guides and engineering reports.

The estimated salary range for this position is $125k to $145k plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation


Required Experience:

IC


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