Senior Project Engineer

Were looking for an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC & HMI Programming and SCADA. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys getting into the technical detailsfrom designing and programming control systems to commissioning equipment troubleshooting networks and supporting customers in the field.

Youll work with PLCs HMIs industrial networks protective relays and other control system equipment to develop reliable and secure automation solutions. Youll also have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle from initial design and programming through testing startup commissioning and ongoing support.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and program PLC-based automation systems using platforms such as Emerson ABB Allen-Bradley Schneider Electric or similar systems.
• Design and configure HMIs including control logic alarming trending and system integration.
• Work with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus IEC 61850 OPC DNP3 EtherNet/IP and PROFINET.
• Design control system architectures incorporating PLCs HMIs protective relays controllers and communication processors.
• Design and troubleshoot industrial networks including Layer 2/3 networking VLANs routing switching IP addressing and network redundancy such as RSTP PRP and HSR.
• Get hands-on with system testing commissioning troubleshooting and startup activities.
• Diagnose industrial network issues using tools such as Wireshark and packet capture.
• Support OT cybersecurity initiatives including secure remote access VPNs firewalls and IEC 62443-based security practices.
• Work with industry standards and technologies from organizations and manufacturers such as UL IEEE IEC Cisco Hirschmann Moxa and Siemens.
• Support FATs SATs startup activities customer site commissioning and troubleshooting as needed.
• Create clear technical documentation and work closely with engineering project and customer teams.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Control Systems Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Approximately 38 years of experience working in industrial automation and controls.
• Hands-on experience developing PLC/HMI systems using Emerson Allen-Bradley Schneider Electric or similar platforms.
• Experience taking automation systems from design and programming through testing commissioning startup and customer support.
• Strong understanding of industrial communications networking and control system architecture.
• Experience with OT networking and cybersecurity including managed switches routers firewalls VPNs Wireshark and IEC 62443 principles.
• Familiarity with power automation systems and equipment such as protective relays PLCs HMIs communication processors and generator controllers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex technical issues in the office or in the field.
• Good technical documentation and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with customers and collaborating with different engineering and project teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 3035%.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.