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Job Description
Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer CEC Controls Company Inc Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Work from home Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Electrical automation system implementation Telecommunications network device configuration Electrical blueprint reading On-site technical support CSS SQL databases Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Flow sensors High availability solutions design Electrical control panels Flow meters Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) Mid-level Industrial electrical systems Network infrastructure Electrical instrumentation System design for system development Network configuration for security systems VLAN Driver's License Bachelor's degree in engineering PostgreSQL Field engineering equipment configuration Design development System testing HMI Software Design engineering Computer Engineering Instrumentation commissioning Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Full Job Description Location:
Lansing/Warren- Southeast Michigan (approximately 75% work from home, 25% on jobsite) About CEC Controls CEC Controls is a leading instrumentation and controls integrator headquartered in Michigan with a strong, long-standing presence in the water and wastewater industry and continued growth across industrial automation and process facilities throughout the state.
Overview:
We are seeking a Mid-Level Process Controls Engineer with 4-8 years of hands-on experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems. This role will primarily support our water/wastewater and general industrial process clients while offering exposure to a variety of challenging automation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, program, and commission
PLC/HMI/SCADA
systems for water/wastewater and industrial process applications Develop PLC programs using RSLogix Studio 5000 or Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal) or Opto22 PAC Control Develop and maintain SCADA applications using Trihedral VTScada, Inductive Automation Ignition, or GE Vernova iFIX Design electrical control panels that adhere to UL508A standards Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks including managed Ethernet switches, VLANs, VPN tunnels, cellular routers, and firewalls Integrate field devices via HART, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP Provide on-site startup, commissioning, and client training Collaborate with electrical contractors, general contractors, and project stakeholders Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and scope development for new bids
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, experience will be considered in lieu of degree. 4-8 years of experience programming and commissioning
PLC/SCADA
systems in water/wastewater or industrial environments Hands-on experience with Trihedral VTScada, Ignition, or GE Vernova iFIX Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix or Siemens S7 platforms, Opto 22 would also be an asset Familiarity with industrial networking: managed switches, VPN, cellular routers, firewalls, and network security best practices Ability to read and red-line P&IDs, loop drawings, and network architecture diagrams Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for municipal and industrial sites
Assets:
Familiarity with design requirements for hazardous locations (ie. Class 1, Div 1 and Div 2) Familiarity with industrial instrumentation such as pressure, flow, level, temperature, and analytical instruments Scripting/development skills in HTML, CSS, Python Experience with Relational Databases (ie. MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware, AVEVA System Platform, PAC Display, Groov View Knowledge of OPC UA, historian configuration (OSlsoft PI, Ignition Historian), and high-availability SCADA architectures. Cybersecurity fundamentals (IEC 62443, NIST) applied to OT environments
What We Offer:
Competitive salary Full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k match, life/disability) Mileage compensation and travel expenses for site work Clear path to Senior Engineer and Project Management roles Ongoing work on a diverse mix of municipal and industrial automation projects across Michigan If you thrive on turning complex process requirements into reliable, redundant control systems and want to grow with a stable Michigan-based integrator, we want to hear from you.
