Role & seniority: Controls automation engineer/technician (engineering/technical specialist) for municipal water/wastewater SCADA projects.

Stack/tools: SCADA applications and HMI software (Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, iFix); PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Modicon, SCADAPack, Siemens, GE; electrical/instrumentation controls, instrumentation, networks, radio, and control panels.

Top 3 responsibilities

Liaise with local water/wastewater utilities for system upgrades, service, and project support; perform system programming and acceptance tests.
Maintain and troubleshoot systems: diagnose problems, repair electronic control panels, radio devices, computer systems/networks; document work and complete invoicing-related records.
Ensure compliance and documentation: read blueprints/tech bulletins, follow codes/specs, maintain records, update knowledge, provide technical support for sales as needed.

Must-have skills

Experience with SCADA/HMI software and PLCs (as listed above).
Customer service orientation, professionalism, ethical conduct; strong problem-solving and communications; capable of system administration.
Mature, dependable; excellent references and driving record; willingness to travel.

Nice-to-haves

Electrical experience; project management/documentation experience; ongoing certifications or recertifications.
Location & work type: Remote role based in Waco, Texas; 50% travel; full-time with benefits (per diem for overnight travel, m

Full Description

Texas-based statewide systems integration company seeks an controls automation engineer/technician for municipal water/wastewater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects throughout Texas. Services include design, project management, PLC & HMI programming, deployment, testing, and commissioning with some service and technical support for existing customers in the SCADA industry.

Duties

Corporate liaison for local water/wastewater utilities on needs for system upgrades, service, and project support Provides system programming and completes acceptance tests. Maintains systems by problem-solving, testing, diagnosing problems, and completing repairs on electronic control panels, radio communication devices, computer systems and networks, and software. Maintains records by documenting original system, upgrades, and repairs; completes work orders for invoicing by central office. Complete project management documentation. Complies with regulations by adhering to codes, specifications, and rules; reads blueprints and technical bulletins. Keeps company-provided installation & service equipment and vehicles operating by following operating instructions to meet job duty requirements. Updates job knowledge by completing re-certification, participating in educational opportunities, and reading technical publications. Provides technical support for outside sales missions by completing related tasks as needed by area sales representatives.

Skills and Qualifications

Customer service orientation, professionalism, exemplary ethical conduct, technical understanding, system administration, problem-solving, communications Must be mature, dependable, and thorough Experience with any SCADA applications and HMI software (Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, and iFix). Experienced with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, SCADAPack, Siemens, and GE PLCs. This is a remote role, located in Waco, Texas with 50% travel.

Required

Excellent references, excellent driving record; electrical experience desired

Benefits

Per Diem paid for overnight travel Major medical for employees and dependents (100%) for base plan 3% 401k employer contribution after 1 year Health savings account Paid time off Full Time

Controls Automation Engineer