Centennial, United States | Posted on 10 / 02 / 2025
Controls / Automation Engineer – Overview
As a Controls / Automation Engineer, you will work across a broad range of industries to provide outstanding operational technology programs, interfaces, documentation, and support. Your work may involve assembly lines, well heads, datacenters, beverage facilities, and managed SCADA services, all within the same week. You will be expected to develop proficiency in 2-3 key disciplines while contributing as an individual and as part of a larger team.
Key Areas of Knowledge
- Instrumentation and calibration
- Control cabinet design and troubleshooting
- Electrical and signal troubleshooting
- RTU / PLC programming – ladder logic, sequential function blocks, structured text
- DCS development
- SCADA programming, graphics and support
- Drafting and control panel design
- Process controls
- Technical writing
- Project management
Travel and Work Environment
Work is completed in a hybrid environment : in-office with the team, occasionally from home, and in the field for commissioning or on-going support as needed. Target travel expectation for the year is 20%. Employees may elect to be on a travel team with higher travel requirements and receive additional compensation.
Requirements
At all levels :
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringDrug-free work environmentValid driver's license and ability to travel without restrictionsFamiliarity with IEC 61131-3 programmingStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent problem-solving, analytical and detail-oriented mindsetAbility to work with cross-functional and discipline teams effectivelyAbove entry level, the following requirements are expected in line with engineering level :
Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Red Lion, Opto22, Ignition, VT SCADA, Phoenix Contact, Emerson, and other platformsAdvanced process control expertiseDiscrete automation and robotic controlsExpertise with P&IDs, control narratives, cause and effects, SISElectrical engineering backgroundKnowledge of UL, IEC, NIST, CSA and other industrial standardsBenefits
Company-sponsored training and certificationsPPE reimbursement program$50 / month cell phone reimbursementPaid time off for all federal holidays (11 total)120 hours per year of accrued paid time off (incl. 10 vacation and 5 sick days)Merit-based rewards and bonuses such as employee recognition, new employee referral bonus, quarterly bonus, and bonus plan for over-utilized hours (hours above 40 billed per week)Tax-free contributions to education expenses such as tuition assistance, dependent care, and retirementLarge group medical, vision and dental coverage : 75% of employee premium covered by Atlas OT; 50% of employee + dependent premium if eligible covered by Atlas OT; for HSA eligible plans, employer HSA contribution equal to employee contribution up to federally allowable limits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions matching employee contributions up to 5% or federally allowable limitsEmployee assistance program (EAP)J-18808-Ljbffr