
Controls Engineer
- Calabasas, CA
- $120,000-180,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
- Rated as a top System Integrator GiantOur Calabasas, CA office has a Controls Engineering opportunity available. This position will provide project and controls engineering services to WM customers: direct design, programming, and testing and commissioning assignments.Job Description This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements:
- Designs, develops, and implements control systems to meet integrated machine requirements and customer specifications. Selects appropriate hardware components, such as PLCs, I/O modules, communication devices, and operator interfaces, to meet system objectives
- Develops control logic software and user interface applications for PLC, SCADA, and HMI. Scripted languages, HTML, graphics construction, implementation, and various control device configurations, database configuration
- Creates PFDs, P&IDs, single line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation and control data sheets, and I/O lists
- Develops electrical schematics and panel layouts for control cabinets and automation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Integrates various hardware components including sensors, actuators, motor drives, and instrumentation into control systems for seamless operation. This includes a strong understanding of setting up industrial networking protocols
- Diagnoses and resolves technical issues related to SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems through systematic troubleshooting. Provide technical support and assistance to clients during system startup, operation, and maintenance phases
- Understands aspects of deploying automation systems in IT-based environments. This consists of server/client virtualization, managed networks and cybersecurity, and domain authentication
- Performs commissioning and start-up activities for integrated systems and the development of technical documentation. Serves as company engineering interface with the customer during the implementation phase of the project
- May act as lead on some projects, interfacing directly with clients and provide guidance to junior level engineers
- Ensures compliance with all regulations, codes, etc. as they apply to the contract and project
- Up to 25% domestic travel as needed and customary for the occupation.
- Education: BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred
- Experience: 5-15 years in below areas is preferred:
- Proficiency in programming languages used in PLC programming (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA software (e.g., AVEVA, Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC)
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus) and hardware interfaces
- Experience with PLC design/programming and SCADA/HMI development software (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and team members