Senior Industrial Automation Project Engineer

Company Information

Established in 1986, ATS Automation is the leading provider of energy management services, automated control systems, critical airflow solutions, and building systems integration. We aim to be the market leader in excellence in building technologies by providing the industry’s best teams, engineered solutions, service support, and products.

At ATS, we custom engineer and install building automation systems to optimize buildings’ mechanical and electrical systems, reduce building energy consumption, increase tenant comfort, and maximize the productivity of tenants and facilities management personnel.

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, with 14 offices and growing across the United States, we support and manage complex building automation and controls projects across the country and abroad. We seek out candidates from diverse backgrounds who are curious and eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and who possess an exceptional work ethic and initiative.

ATS is committed to employee development and offers an extensive training program and ongoing advancement to all employees. Our company enjoys remarkable tenure and we take pride in our employees’ ability to grow their career and find long‑term success at ATS.

• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Provide analysis of electrical and mechanical system performance at a systems and campus level.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Interface directly with customers
• Manage sub‑contractors and suppliers
• Direct project financial responsibility increases with tenure in this position, including use of ATS project management financial reports

• Complete control system overall design responsibility for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• Manage time to complete assignments on time and within budget
• PAC/PLC development and programming in alignment with company and industry standards
• HMI/SCADA development and programming in alignment with company and industry standards
• OT/Private LAN network design and programming for ICS systems
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Start‑up and commissioning of ICs
• Engineer field changes and maintain as‑built documentation
• Conduct on‑site owner training as part of project closeout

• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with electro‑mechanical control systems principles used in ICs
• Electro‑mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Strong experience with AutoCAD 2D or similar CAD software
• Strong knowledge of PAC/PLC programming utilizing IEC‑61131 (ladder logic, function block, structured text) or equivalent education in programming for automation systems
• Strong knowledge of HMI/SCADA development, programming, validation, and commissioning processes
• Experience with Layer 2+ networking and OT cybersecurity principles

This position requires a combination of working in an office environment and routine visits to project jobsites up to 50% of working hours. Project jobsites present typical construction and outdoor conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment for safety purposes. Lifting and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds more frequently is required.

Must be comfortable climbing a ladder infrequently. Small repetitive motions and use of small tools is included.

• Annual base salary ranges from $115,000 - $145,000 depending on experience
• Additional information about our benefits

• Full‑time, exempt
• Typical Monday – Friday working hours with flexibility as needed
• Periodic travel to locations in North America

• Engineering undergraduate degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years experience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering for ICs
• 5+ years experience in PLC programming, utilizing IEC‑61131
• 5+ years experience in HMI/SCADA, including system design, topology, and data analytics
• Core…