A privately owned engineering and automation firm is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support and grow its automation, startup, and troubleshooting capabilities.
This role is for a true doer. Someone who can design, program, troubleshoot, and work directly with clients while helping build a scalable startup and commissioning function. Engineers in this business are trusted to own delivery, interact with clients, and identify opportunities to add value.
This is a long-term, direct hire role in a small, lean organization. Not a contract position and not a corporate EPC environment.
Responsibilities
- Execute controls engineering work across greenfield and brownfield projects
- PLC programming and system support, primarily Rockwell-based platforms
- Support panel shop programming and factory testing prior to shipment
- Lead and support site startups, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Develop and review engineering deliverables including:
- Instrument datasheets
- Control narratives and cause & effect documentation
- Control system architecture and logic design
- Coordinate closely with designers, drafters, and AutoCAD teams
- Interface directly with client engineering and operations teams
- Support multiple projects running concurrently
- Identify and support follow-on work while on site with clients
- Help define and improve startup and troubleshooting standards as the team grows
Required Background
- Strong hands-on controls and automation experience
- Proven PLC programming and field startup capability
- Comfortable troubleshooting live systems in the field
- Experience working directly with clients and operations teams
- Oil & gas or industrial facilities experience preferred
- Able to move between design, panel shop support, and field execution
- Practical, accountable, and detail-oriented
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
