Our client seeks a skilled Automation and Controls Engineer to join a dynamic team of over 20 engineers serving the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional who excels at delivering exceptional client service, producing high-quality technical work on schedule and budget, and contributing to a motivated national team of Automation experts.

As part of the Automation team, you will contribute to impactful projects through the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Designing basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls, and related systems using 3D and 4D drafting programs.
• Preparing technical memoranda, preliminary design reports (PDRs), and specifications for specific components and products.
• Reviewing component-level shop drawings and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
• Performing field acceptance testing (FATs), field inspections, and creating human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and reports.
• Leading testing and startup teams for instrumentation and control systems, ensuring documentation completion and quality assurance.
• Assisted with developing operations and maintenance manuals and created systems training for end users.
• Mentoring junior staff, reviewing their work, and providing leadership within the team.
• Supporting proposal development and client presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within 18 months of hire.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience (equivalent additional experience may be considered instead of a degree).
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally based on project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry.
• Background working within an engineering or construction firm.

Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and related systems design.
• Proficiency in 3D and 4D CAD drafting software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Join a team where your technical expertise and leadership can make a significant impact. This role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders.