Senior Controls Engineer - Construction - Water Division
Path Construction · Arlington Heights, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteProject Management$70k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Leverage deep understanding and knowledge of advanced control systems for a variety of applications to advance project goals
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of control system architecture, design, and processes
- Review system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure performance and reliability
- Cookordinate site visits with key stakeholders (owners, owner representatives, and subcontractors)
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our control systems
- Participate in project reviews and provide technical input for new proposals and designs
Requirements
- Master's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree required)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in control systems design, automation, implementation, preferably in water and waste treatment plants
- Show knowledge of both PLC and DCS hardware and software. Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Emerson, Schneider - Square D, Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA development
- Strong understanding of industrial automation, robotics, and process control systems in water and waste treatment facilities
- Experience with motion control, servo systems, and instrumentation
- Experience with network infrastructure
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial construction, industrial construction, or public works projects
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles as they apply to control systems
- Knowledge of IoT, machine learning, or AI as applied to control systems
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification
Pay
- Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $140,000
Schedule
- Full-time