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Our experienced sales staff, programmers, technicians, and project engineers are here to serve you.\nThis position will include providing programming services of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) primarily in the municipal water and wastewater industry.\n\nPosition Responsibilities:\nPLC and HMI code development primarily for municipal water and wastewater SCADA systems.\nControl system commissioning including instrumentation and motor control devices.\nCommunications network commissioning including fiber optic, radio telemetry, broadband, and other associated technologies.\nManage all project documentation per company standards and project specific requirements.\nCommunicate with customers throughout the design and construction phases as well as for aftermarket support.\nQualifications:\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or 2-year Associates degree in Automation related field. Preferred but not required.\n2-years of programming experience in either of the following.\nPLC programming such as Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000, Modicon, Siemens S7, GE PAC systems or the like.\nHMI programming such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, Cimplicity, Intellution or the like.\nInformation Technology experience is a plus.\nCandidate must possess good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of co-workers, management, and clients.\nMust be able to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.\n50% of non-overnight travel within Iowa.\n20% of overnight travel within the Midwest.\n\nBenefits:\n\nHealth insurance\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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Our experienced sales staff, programmers, technicians, and project engineers are here to serve you.\nThis position will include providing programming services of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) primarily in the municipal water and wastewater industry.\n\nPosition Responsibilities:\nPLC and HMI code development primarily for municipal water and wastewater SCADA systems.\nControl system commissioning including instrumentation and motor control devices.\nCommunications network commissioning including fiber optic, radio telemetry, broadband, and other associated technologies.\nManage all project documentation per company standards and project specific requirements.\nCommunicate with customers throughout the design and construction phases as well as for aftermarket support.\nQualifications:\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or 2-year Associates degree in Automation related field. 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