Controls/Communication Engineer
Job in
Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53005, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Selectek
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls & Communications Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Controls & Communications Engineer to provide technical oversight and coordination for a major industrial controls project. This individual will serve as the owner's representative and technical lead for controls and communications activities, working closely with a third-party systems integrator to ensure successful design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of control system infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), industrial networking, instrumentation, and process controls.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to a third-party controls' integrator throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and validate control system architecture, network design, instrumentation plans, and process control strategies.
- Act as the primary technical liaison between project stakeholders, engineering teams, operations personnel, and controls contractors.
- Monitor project execution to ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and operational requirements.
- Support configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning of SCADA and DCS platforms.
- Review and approve controls documentation, including:
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Instrument Indexes
- I/O Lists
- Network Drawings
- Control Narratives
- Cause-and-Effect Matrices
- Test Procedures
- Provide troubleshooting support for control system, instrumentation, and communication network issues.
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and startup activities.
- Ensure cybersecurity, network reliability, and system performance considerations are incorporated into project execution.
- Assist with operator training, system turnover, and post-implementation support.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience with industrial control systems and automation projects.
- Strong knowledge of:
- SCADA Systems
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Industrial Communications and Networking
- Instrumentation and Process Controls
- PLC and HMI Integration
- Experience overseeing controls contractors, system integrators, or EPC teams.
- Ability to review technical documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills.
Preferred:
- Direct experience with Emerson Ovation DCS.
- Experience in power generation, utilities, water/wastewater, manufacturing, process industries, or other industrial facilities.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as:
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Ethernet/IP
- DNP3
- OPC
- IEC Protocols
- Experience with commissioning and startup of large-scale industrial control systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
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