Senior Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago


Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States Path Construction Full time
Job Description

Path Construction is seeking a highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer to play a pivotal role in the success of our water division projects. As a key member of our operation teams, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our control systems are efficient, reliable, and meet the highest standards of performance.

The ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience in control systems management in the wastewater construction industry, with a strong understanding of industrial automation, robotics, and process control systems in water and waste treatment facilities. You will be responsible for collaborating with project managers, superintendents, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

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.
  • Coordinate 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

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in control systems design, automation, implementation, preferably in water and waste treatment plants.
  • Demonstrate 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.
  • Ability to program PLCs, DCS, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other control devices.
  • 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.

Benefits

Path Construction offers a competitive compensation package, certification training, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance, company cellphone and computer, financial and mental health support, and a travel and entertainment discount program.



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