Controls Engineer PLC HMI - IWS

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Electrical and Controls Engineer for its Integrated Water Services division at the Canonsburg, PA, or our Houston, Texas office. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. This is an exempt position.Job DescriptionDevelop control philosophies for water treatment processesDevelop PLC and HMI programs based on control philosophyDesign control system architecture and select the necessary hardware componentsProcure PLC and HMI software for control systemsProvided support to customers and field engineers on troubleshooting control-related issuesParticipate in upgrading older / existing control systems to the latest versionDevelop a proposal for control-related work and service visitsDeveloped control panel and control box design with wiring, cabling details, and necessary electrical component selection. Collaborating with other engineering teams to develop proposalsCollaborate with the sales team to develop markets and project opportunitiesInterfaced with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needsDevelop a quantifiable customer value proposition for each projectReview client project specifications and clarify the level of complianceDevelop technical and commercial proposalsCreate technical data sheets for proposalsDevelop design in collaboration with the other engineering departmentsObtain competitive price quotations from vendors and handle related communications until a project is awardedProvided support in technical clarification meetings with clients and addressed related proposals, budget, and estimation inquiries.Travel as needed to customer offices and sites for troubleshootingCollect information from vendors regarding new equipment and technologiesOther duties as assignedSkill RequirementsExcellent computer skills (EXCEL, Word, etc)Ability to travel on company business to visit and review progress at fabrication facilities.Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.Prefer to know about AUTOCAD.Process industry experience is desirable.Essential FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical Job DemandsExerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.Qualifications / ExperienceBachelor's / Associate’s degree in Electrical or Control engineering. Programming knowledge of PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Siemen, etc. Programming knowledge of HMI systemsBe able to establish network connectivity between various PLCs, workstations, nodes, es, and remote I/O Experience in remote monitoring of process equipment is desirableBasic understanding of control panel, control box designs, and I/O design is required Understanding of equipment material selection for various process fluids1 - 7 years’ experience in a process industry Candidates with an engineering background and water treatment-related experience will be preferred.