Automation Engineer

About the role

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life. Our team of 3,000+ experts works with leading companies in various industries, from aerospace to automotive, to build innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and comment on engineering documents, including Controls, P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, Electrical Schematics, I/O Lists, Instrument and Automated Valve Lists, Network Architecture.
• Collaborate in cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings.
• Understand, comment, and follow contractual and customer specifications.
• Design the complete detailed programming deliverables, including PLC, HMI, SCADA and related scope.
• Manage budget, scope, schedule, and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams.
• Lead the maintenance and upkeep of one set of Veolia process control documents.
• Support field and production activities, providing Automation support both remotely and on site.
• Ability to collaborate in and lead cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings.
• Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
• Experience with the major brands of automation equipment; Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens
• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting control systems, network design, VFD’s, IPC’s and an appetite to learn new software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
• Understanding of networking including redundant and distributed networks
• Understanding of VFD’s, instrumentation and other process control related equipment.
• Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal). Understands balance between customer and Veolia teams.
• Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, including mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a supportive culture that fosters employee growth and satisfaction.

Pay

$90-$140k per year, depending on experience and location.

Schedule

Periodic travel (25%) for factory testing, panel checkouts, client meetings, customer site visits, and/or visits to other Veolia offices.

Location

Bellevue, WA (preferred), Richmond VA, Minnetonka MN, Boise ID, Texas (willing to travel to Bellevue, WA as needed).