Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer

About the role

CEC Controls is a leading instrumentation and controls integrator based in Michigan, specializing in water and wastewater industries and expanding into industrial automation. We are seeking a Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer with 4–8 years of hands-on experience in designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems for water/wastewater and industrial process applications
• Develop PLC programs using RSLogix Studio 5000 or Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal) or Opto22 PAC Control
• Maintain SCADA applications using Trihedral VTScada, Inductive Automation Ignition, or GE Vernova iFIX
• Design and install electrical control panels adhering to UL508A standards
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks including managed Ethernet switches, VLANs, VPN tunnels, cellular routers, and firewalls
• Integrate field devices via HART, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP
• Provide on-site startup, commissioning, and client training
• Collaborate with electrical contractors, general contractors, and project stakeholders
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and scope development for new bids

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4–8 years of experience programming and commissioning PLC/SCADA systems in water/wastewater or industrial environments
• Hands-on experience with Trihedral VTScada, Ignition, or GE Vernova iFIX
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix or Siemens S7 platforms, Opto 22 would also be an asset
• Familiarity with industrial networking: managed switches, VPN, cellular routers, firewalls, and network security best practices
• Ability to read and red-line P&IDs, loop drawings, and network architecture diagrams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks for municipal and industrial sites

Assets

• Familiarity with design requirements for hazardous locations (Class 1, Div 1 and Div 2)
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation such as pressure, flow, level, temperature, and analytical instruments
• Scripting/development skills in HTML, CSS, Python
• Experience with Relational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware, AVEVA System Platform, PAC Display, Groov View
• Knowledge of OPC UA, historian configuration (OSlsoft PI, Ignition Historian), and high-availability SCADA architectures
• Cybersecurity fundamentals (IEC 62443, NIST) applied to OT environments

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k match, life/disability)
• Mileage compensation and travel expenses for site work
• Clear path to Senior Engineer and Project Management roles
• Ongoing work on a diverse mix of municipal and industrial automation projects across Michigan