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Baxter & Woodman • Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (mid- to senior-level) on a project-focused automation team
Location & work type: On-site in Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL with on-site and potential travel; on-call rotation (weekly), some flexible/remote work options
Electrical/Controls engineering
Allen-Bradley Logix PLCs; PanelView or similar HMI
SCADA software: FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition, Wonderware, VTSCADA, or iFix
Instrumentation, control panels, motor controls, power monitoring, IT/networking
Data reporting, telemetry (radio/cellular), and IT infrastructure familiarity
Design, programming, fabrication, installation, commissioning/testing, and support of water/wastewater control systems
On-site instrumentation configuration, installation assistance, startup/testing, and customer collaboration
24/7 on-call troubleshooting (as competence allows), with rapid response to outages
5+ years electrical/controls design, programming, installation, startup
5+ years AB Logix PLC programming; 3+ years PanelView/HMI programming
5+ years fieldwork (panel wiring, startup, troubleshooting) and SCADA development
Strong networking/IT literacy; excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to interact with clients, engineers, and contractors; self-directed with continuous learning
Concentric Integration, a subsidiary of Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Your future position: Automation Engineer
Choose your location: Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL
Why you should join our team! Why Concentric Integration?
At Concentric Integration, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.
About The Role, Your Impact
Concentric Integration provides full-service automation of water/wastewater systems (including design, implementation, and support). We strive to advocate for our clients and form long-lasting partnerships based on trust. Concentric provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a depth of expertise unrivaled in the industry.
The Automation Engineer will provide design, fabrication, programming, installation, commissioning/testing, & support of primarily Water/Wastewater control systems. These systems typically include process instrumentation, control panels, motor controls, power monitoring, PLCs, OITs/HMIs, SCADA/DCS Systems, industrial networking, IT infrastructure, radio/cellular telemetry, reporting, and data collection.
What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like
Provide conceptual design, solutions, and product specifications per end-user requirements. Provide in-house PLC/OIT/HMI programming and testing. Provide onsite work for municipal clients including instrumentation configuration, installation assistance, and control system and process start-up/testing. When skill level is at a level of competence to allow for independent work assignments, the Automation Engineer will be expected to be "on-call" 24/7 to troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues. The staff rotates on-call duties weekly between employees. < 15-minute initial (phone) response time to outages when on-call is expected unless prior arrangements have been made (vacation, time off, etc.). Occasionally lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Education Requirement
Relevant Engineering or Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program.
Must-haves, What You Will Bring 5+ years' experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer performing design, programming, installation, and startup tasks. 5+ years’ experience programming Allen-Bradley Logix platform PLC's. 5+ years’ experience with fieldwork (panel wiring, startup, and emergency support/troubleshooting.) 5+ years’ experience with SCADA software development (FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition, Wonderware, VTSCADA, or iFix.) 3+ years’ experience programming Allen-Bradley PanelView or other manufacturer touch screens. Strong networking/computer skills, literacy, & proficiency are expected. Must possess excellent oral, written, & digital communication skills. Must be able to easily interact with other staff & assist in communications with clients, customers, engineers, & contractors. Must possess effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management that results in effective and efficient work. Must regularly undertake self-development (learning) activities to stay technically sharp. Must provide own transportation (reimbursable) to drive a vehicle to other locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced computer and/or networking skills are a significant plus.
Compensation The pay range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.
Concentric Integration is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer