PLC Engineer

Job Description

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Title: PLC Engineer


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Comp: $80,000-$105,000

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a PLC Engineer direct hire position in the Indianapolis, IN area.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and support PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater automation projects
• Perform control system programming, testing, validation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Support control system design efforts alongside Project Engineers
• Conduct program reviews and graphic reviews to ensure consistency and quality
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FATs), project meetings, and customer reviews
• Develop submittals, O&M manuals, and training documentation
• Provide technical support to customers, internal engineering teams, and field service personnel
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure systems are built and implemented according to design
• Track project schedules, deliverables, and task completion while proactively communicating risks or delays
• Maintain accurate project documentation, programming standards, and time tracking
• Support after-hours troubleshooting and technical response as needed
• Assist with field startup, commissioning, and long-term system support
• Work with industrial communication protocols, networking, telemetry, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Support municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Travel locally for field support and customer project needs

Required Skills:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial systems
• Strong PLC, HMI, and SCADA troubleshooting experience
• Experience with industrial control systems and communication protocols
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical understanding of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to support both office-based development and field service work
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally

Preferred Skills:
• Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems
• Experience with SCADA platforms including VTScada, Wonderware, or GE iFix
• Knowledge of networking, telemetry, and industrial communications
• Experience with VFDs and process instrumentation
• Understanding of UL508A standards and control panel integration
• Experience with field startup and commissioning in industrial environments
• Experience within water/wastewater or municipal utility industries

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