Position SummaryThe PLC Application Engineer designs, programs, tests, and commissions PLC applications for water/wastewater facilities and related infrastructure. The role collaborates with HMI, OT, and Field Services to deliver robust, maintainable control solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Develop PLC programs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens) based on P&IDs, I/O lists, and control narratives.
- Perform bench testing, simulation, and FAT; support SAT, startup, and operator training.
- Integrate instrumentation and VFDs; implement alarming, interlocks, and failsafes; document as-builts.
- Collaborate with HMI and OT teams on communications, security, and performance.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues during and after deployment.
Qualifications- 3-6 years of PLC programming/commissioning experience in utilities or industrial environments.
- Proficiency with Rockwell and/or Siemens toolchains; understanding of networking and industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, DNP3).
- Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and produce documentation.
Education & Certifications- Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Skills & Competencies (CLEAR Values)- Collaboration - partners across Engineering, Operations, and Field Services to deliver value.
- Leadership - sets direction, coaches teams, and drives accountability and change.
- Excellence - delivers high-quality, compliant, and repeatable outcomes with strong documentation.
- Accountability - owns outcomes, budgets, risks, and deadlines; uses KPIs for decisions.
- Respect - communicates effectively and builds trust with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
Work Environment & Physical RequirementsPrimarily office/remote environment with travel to facilities, project sites, and client/vendor meetings as needed. Site work may require PPE, walking/standing on uneven surfaces, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
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