Control Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: Control Systems Engineer - Clear Water Services

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Operations


STATUS: Full-time, exempt

LOCATION: Everett, WA (on-site)

SALARY RANGE: $90,000-110,000/year based on interview outcome and qualifications

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision and Clear Water Services:

Water is the most precious resource and is needed by every industry.

At Tidal Vision, we create solutions that are proven to reduce non-biodegradable metal-based polymers and enhance the performance of treatment systems. We remove pollutants for stormwater, industrial wastewater, drinking water, and more in a greener way.

Clear Water Services was acquired by Tidal Vision in 2023 and leads the industry as water treatment application experts. Specializing in compliance management and solutions that are designed to capture our customers' needs, challenges, and mission, Tidal Vision and Clear Water Services offer a suite of solutions for all customer needs.


Together, we are on a mission to solve the water treatment industry's greatest challenges.

Job Summary:

Clear Water Services is hiring a Control Systems Engineer to design and deliver high-quality control panels, troubleshoot and resolve control systems, establish best practices for continuous improvement, and work collaboratively with the operations and manufacturing teams. This role requires extensive knowledge in PLC programming and various design systems. This position will require travel to our various locations and jobsites, mostly in the greater Seattle area. Our headquarters are currently in Everett, WA, and we have other branches in Rodeo, Rancho Cordova, Signal Hill, CA and Ludington, MI.


Essential Job Functions:

• PLC Programming: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using various control systems, such as chemical production lines, water treatment systems, remote monitoring units, etc. Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) preferred.
• HMI Design: Create and configure HMIs to meet operator and process requirements. PanelView (Allen-Bradley) and C-More preferred.
• Control System Design: Design control panels, wire-ways, conduit runs, and select appropriate components for high-voltage (600VAC or less) systems.
• System Integration: Lead projects from design to implementation, ensuring all systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
• Electrical Drawings: Create and update CAD drawings for control panels and electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues in existing control systems, including 3rd-party systems.
• Travel: estimated >50% travel to various locations, primarily the greater Seattle area and other Pacific Northwest/West Coast locations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Understand and be able to modify electrical schematics.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing control systems for high-voltage (480V) applications.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams.
• Willingness to travel to various work locations, potentially nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SCADA Design: Develop, modify, and maintain SCADA systems for data collection and recipe management spanning wide geographic areas. Ignition by Inductive Automation preferred.
• Database Interaction: Utilize and understand relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL, for reporting, data collection, and system integration as required.

Licensing & Special Requirements:

• Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Work is performed within Clear Water Services' Everett shop and at other construction and industrial job sites. This position will be expected and required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on-site. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required. Candidate must be able to walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.