Associate Control Systems Engineer

Harris Group is looking for an Associate Control Systems Engineer to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers on a variety of industrial applications. This opportunity will be based in Harris Group’s Portland office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and a desire to develop in the Automation and Instrumentation discipline. Bring your curiosity and problem-solving skills to this exciting role!

About the role

• Variety of project types: Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, and Aerospace and Ports Facilities
• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines
• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes
• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on varied and diverse projects
• Supporting control system testing, equipment commissioning, and field testing
• Field information gathering and surveying
• PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA system planning, design, programming, and upgrade
• Developing drawings and specifications for construction
• Equipment selection, cost estimating, and equipment layout
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, and 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in PLC programming and HMI or SCADA configuration
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the year required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to use a computer and software programs, such as AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred

Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching)
• PTO & paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing employee wealth-building opportunities