Control Systems Engineer / Technician- SCADA
KLH Engineers, Inc. · Pittsburgh, PA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
We’re currently looking for a Control Systems Engineer / Technician to join our growing SCADA group in our Pittsburgh, PA office. This role is well-suited for someone with networking/computer skills and hands-on electrical/electronics experience. If you enjoy working with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, and want to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects, you’ll fit right in.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, test, and commission SCADA systems, PLCs, and HMIs.
- Configure and manage SCADA networks, including firewalls, modems, managed switches, VLANs, VPN, and related equipment.
- Perform field installations, startups, and training for automation projects.
- Troubleshoot and service PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems for a wide range of clients.
- Develop control system upgrades and retrofits, primarily with Allen Bradley/Rockwell platforms.
- Collaborate with drafting, electrical design, and engineering peers to deliver successful projects.
- Travel to client sites, in western Pennsylvania, with most work local to the Pittsburgh area.
Requirements
- Electro-Mechanical degree or have relevant experience in control system integration.
- 1–3 years of related experience (training may be provided for driven entry-level candidates).
- Knowledge of instrumentation and control panel equipment and design.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting low-voltage electrical systems using tools like multimeters.
- PLC programming experience (Rockwell/Allen Bradley preferred; Modicon, ScadaPack, etc. helpful).
- HMI programming experience (FactoryTalk preferred; Wonderware, iFix, WinCC, etc. a plus).
- Problem-solving skills, strong deductive reasoning, and the ability to reverse engineer panels in the field.
- Process knowledge with fluid flow or hydraulics is a plus.
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
Skills
- Networking/computer skills.
- Hands-on electrical/electronics experience.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- The ability to work from home when necessary.
Pay
Competitive compensation package.
Schedule
Full-time position.