5+ years of hands-on Controls/Automation Engineering experience
Strong experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems
Demonstrated ability to take automation projects from design and programming through startup and commissioning
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC platforms
Strong experience developing and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA applications
Experience with industrial communication protocols and networks
Advanced AutoCAD Electrical experience required
Experience with electrical controls design, control panels, instrumentation, and industrial automation
Water/wastewater or other process-industry experience strongly
Ability to lead technical efforts while remaining hands-on with programming and troubleshooting
Strong problem-solving, communication, project management, and leadership skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or related field
Full description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Lead Electrical Controls Engineer
URGENT NEED!
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of industrial automation systems within the water and wastewater sector. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with strong expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, industrial communications, and electrical controls design.
The Lead Controls Engineer will take ownership of automation projects from concept and controls design through PLC/SCADA programming, system integration, factory testing, field installation, startup, and commissioning. This individual will provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on with programming, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, programming, and implementation of industrial control and automation systems
Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and commission PLC programs for process and equipment control applications
Design and develop HMI and SCADA systems, including operator interfaces, graphics, alarms, trends, data collection, and system functionality
Integrate PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, VFDs, control panels, and other automation equipment
Develop and troubleshoot industrial communication networks and protocols
Perform PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, testing, debugging, and system optimization throughout the project lifecycle
Lead FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities
Troubleshoot complex PLC, SCADA, electrical, instrumentation, and communications issues in the field
Utilize AutoCAD Electrical to develop and review electrical schematics, control panel drawings, wiring diagrams, and documentation
Provide technical leadership and direction to controls engineers, designers, programmers, and field technicians
Review control strategies, I/O lists, sequences of operation, functional specifications, and instrumentation requirements
Support control panel design, PLC I/O development, network architecture, system integration, and field installation
Work closely with project managers, customers, electricians, engineers, and field personnel to ensure successful project execution
Lead system upgrades, modifications, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
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Ensure controls and electrical designs comply with NEC, UL508, and applicable industry standards
Provide customer training and post-commissioning technical support as needed
Develop technical documentation, programming standards, testing procedures, and commissioning reports
Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on Controls/Automation Engineering experience
Strong experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems
Demonstrated ability to take automation projects from design and programming through startup and commissioning
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC platforms
Strong experience developing and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA applications
Experience with industrial communication protocols and networks
Advanced AutoCAD Electrical experience required
Experience with electrical controls design, control panels, instrumentation, and industrial automation
Water/wastewater or other process-industry experience strongly
Ability to lead technical efforts while remaining hands-on with programming and troubleshooting
Strong problem-solving, communication, project management, and leadership skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or related field
Technical Skills
PLC Programming: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, etc.
HMI/SCADA: Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or similar platforms
Industrial Communications: Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, Profibus/Profinet, and related protocols
Electrical Design: AutoCAD Electrical, control panels, motor controls, instrumentation, I/O systems
Automation: VFDs, PID control, instrumentation, process control, system integration
Testing & Commissioning: FAT, SAT, startup, troubleshooting, and field commissioning
Standards: NEC, UL508, and applicable industrial controls standards
Microsoft Office Suite and related engineering/project documentation tools
To apply, send your resume to
Patrick DelGaone
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Company DescriptionLibertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!
Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.
Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:
Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.