Automation Engineer

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About the role

AECOM is recruiting talented individuals to join our Industrial Engineering team across multiple regions and offices. The Automation Engineer will report to an Industrial Manufacturing Principal, supporting the delivery of high-value Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial projects, contributing to both technical excellence and commercial success while developing client relationships and business development. This is a customer-facing role supporting industrial automation environments, ideal for candidates with experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, or electrical engineering.

This role will be aligned to an AECOM office in the Eastern US (flexible location—prefer Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina), with hybrid working arrangements. Travel to client sites will be required across the US and, where necessary, internationally. Due to the nature of the role, United States citizenship is required. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems for industrial automation applications including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and networks
• Create and sustain automation and control system architectures
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and system owners to ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget
• Conduct testing and commissioning of automation systems
• Analyze system requirements for industrial automated manufacturing control systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of hands-on experience working with motion control systems and electrical control panel design or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment/systems in industrial manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI design, industrial networks, and ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and general engineering documents/drawings
• Experience with the following:
  • PLCs
  • SCADA systems
  • Industrial automation and systems integration
  • Robotics
  • Drives, servos, and motion control
  • DCS and industrial control systems

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and flexible work options
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 yearly.