Controls Engineer

CSI Metrics, LLC

Primary project location:
Antioch, California

Additional work throughout Northern and Central California

Full-time | $52–$65 per hour

Build and modernize control systems that communities depend on

CSI Metrics is seeking a capable controls and automation professional to help design, program,

modernize, and support industrial control systems throughout Northern and Central California.

This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of PLC, HMI, SCADA, telemetry, and

industrial-networking work while collaborating directly with a senior controls engineer with

more than 30 years of experience.

Our work primarily supports municipal water infrastructure, with additional projects in food and

beverage manufacturing and other industrial environments. Projects range from new control

systems and facility expansions to telemetry upgrades, network improvements, and

modernization of aging or discontinued systems.

We are looking for someone who already understands controls fundamentals and can contribute

productively with moderate guidance. You do not need to know every platform we use, but you

should be able to approach industrial systems methodically, write and troubleshoot control logic,

and make sound decisions around operating equipment and critical infrastructure.

• Developing or modifying PLC programs
• Configuring HMI or SCADA systems
• Control-platform migrations and legacy-system modernization
• Supporting telemetry, industrial communications, remote access, and control-system networking
• Developing alarms, trends, data displays and reports
• Assisting with upgrades and migrations involving aging or discontinued control systems
• Reviewing process descriptions, P&IDs, electrical drawings and existing control logic
• Working with Rockwell Control Logix and Compact Logix, Schneider Electric PLCs and legacy PLC systems
• Factory testing, field commissioning, startup and troubleshooting
• Understanding an existing system, diagnosing system problems, and recommending practical, reliable solutions, before making changes

• Have a working knowledge of industrial control systems, instrumentation, and communications
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Exercise care and good judgment when working with operating facilities
• Use clear and timely written and verbal communication
• Be reliable in their organization and documentation habits
• Work independently on defined assignments while recognizing when to ask questions or elevate a concern
• Represent CSI professionally when interacting with clients, operators, contractors, and vendors
• Have approximately three to eight years of relevant controls or systems-integration experience, or equivalent demonstrated capacity
• Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Relevant experience may have been gained through an engineering degree, automation or

controls education, military or technical training, systems-integration work, or substantial hands-

on industry experience. We will consider candidates with different experience levels if they have

strong PLC/HMI/SCADA fundamentals and can demonstrate the ability to grow into the role.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be desirable:

• PLCs:
  Schneider, Rockwell, or Emerson/GE
• Aveva InTouch, Ignition or comparable HMI/SCADA platforms
• Industrial Ethernet, network architecture, telemetry and remote-site communications
• Firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access
• Control-system upgrades, conversions, or legacy-system migrations
• System commissioning
• Municipal water or wastewater systems
• Food, beverage, winery, or brewery automation

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