Tetra Tech

Systems Engineer (LA)

Tetra Tech • $80K — $95K *
Lafayette, LA 70506In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year technical degree in engineering or 5 years relevant experience.
  • 5+ years experience with Simatic 505 Hardware and Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation and control system design.
  • Experience leading control system projects and mentoring engineers.
  • Familiarity with Mission Critical Infrastructure and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Strong problem-solving and technical skills with ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a part of the instrumentation and controls team on water and wastewater projects.
  • Develop control strategies and provide technical input for P&IDs and system specs.
  • Design and integrate automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, and communication networks.
  • Manage control panel design and oversee programming and commissioning activities.
  • Conduct FAT, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of systems.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and safety regulations in all work.
  • Coordinate project activities with managers and technical engineers.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options.
  • Comprehensive dental and health insurance.
  • Life and vision insurance coverage.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Performance bonuses based on achievements.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional training.
Full Job Description
Description

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work as an instrumentation and controls team member for municipal water and wastewater projects
  • Developing control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
  • Design, specification and integration of complete automation systems including PLC, HMI, DCS, and communication networks.
  • Participation in control panel design and generation of bill of materials, cabling, PLC and HMI programming, and commissioning for commercial and industrial facilities.
  • Performing FAT, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Ensuring that all of their work is properly checked in accordance with Standards & Procedures.
  • Coordinating activities with Project Managers and Technical Engineers.
  • Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines.
  • Travel - Ranges from occasional (two to three-day trips) to frequent (one day trips), with travel time often concentrated in bunches.


Required Skills:

  • Lead and Execute Allen Bradley PLC based Control System Projects for a team of 5 Engineers.
  • Design Control System Architecture to include Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC's. In addition, the candidate must be familiar with Siemens Simatic 505 Hardware and Programming tools.
  • Perform control system troubleshooting of legacy SIMATIC 505 hardware and play role in Migration of system to Rockwell PLC and either IFIX, VtSCADA or Wonderware HMI's.
  • Design and support implementation of secure control system network.
  • Train and mentor project engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Directly interface with clients and company management to report project status, risks and resolutions.
  • Work as a project lead with direct interaction to Customer Stakeholders.
  • Candidate should be familiar with Mission Critical Infrastructure
  • Candidate should be familiar with Water & Waste Water Treatment plants and lift stations.
  • Strong understanding of instrumentation required.
  • Strong understanding of Control System Design and Project Execution.
  • Certification in Professional Engineering (P.E.) is a strong plus.
  • Strong Communication Skills are required.


Requirements:

  • Four-year technical degree in engineering from school of engineering and technology or technical institute or 5 year relevant work experience.
  • 5 or more years of experience with Simatic 505 Hardware and AB ControlLogix PLCs.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, technical, and functional skills with the ability to multi-task and be willing to learn.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively, take direction, work well in a team environment, and interact with all levels of management, engineering, systems, operations and field personnel.


Qualifications

Benefits:

  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid time off
  • Performance Bonus
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Training


About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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