Control Staff Engineer

Overview

Control Staff Engineer 1-3. This position works with CSNW (a subsidiary of RH2) team members in the planning, designing, software development, and commissioning of control systems for water and wastewater facility projects and industrial manufacturing. The role requires collaboration, critical thinking to solve complex problems, and delivering exceptional client service while managing a diverse workload and producing technically accurate deliverables.

• Develop software for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), touch screen operator interface devices (OIs), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) computer systems.
• Provide on-site start-up and commissioning, as well as ongoing support of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems.
• Develop Operations and Maintenance (O&M) documentation and conduct O&M training sessions.
• Conduct inspections of control system installations. Lead control system and field instrumentation testing, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Work closely with existing and new clients to further improve client services reputation.
• Collaborate with others to identify and secure work in new markets to expand control services.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechatronics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience/training.
• Current EIT license or ability to obtain it in Washington or Oregon is preferred.
• 0-4 years related engineering experience; consulting environment preferred.
• 0-4 years in SCADA/control system design including:
• PLC/operator interface software development experience (i.e., Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, etc.)
• SCADA HMI application software development experience (i.e., Wonderware/AVEVA, RSView, Factory Talk View, Ignition, etc.)
• Autodesk AutoCAD regarding electrical designs and O&M documentation
• Understanding of computer networks, including internet/intranet LAN/WAN networking skills
• Experience with Motor Control Center Technology
• Landline/wireless communications experience
• Solid computer skills including spreadsheets and scheduling programs
• Municipal water/wastewater experience, preferred
• Experience with handheld digital meters
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams in multiple offices

• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D preferred
• PLC/operator interface software development
• SCADA HMI application software
• Basic programming for Python, C, C#, Java, and/or Rust

This position is primarily performed in an office/business setting with some travel to construction or client sites. To perform this job successfully, individuals should have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:

• Sit or stand at a desk for several hours in an office setting
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Travel between CSNW offices and/or job sites
• Walk around a construction job site

Compensation counts: CSNW has an excellent multi-component compensation package built to recognize and financially reward our employees’ contributions throughout their career with the company. Individual base compensation will vary within the following range based on skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. CSNW values work/life balance and compensates for overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week.

Control Staff Engineer 1-3: $40.00-$50.00/hour

Health & Wellbeing – 100% paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP) employee coverage. Two buy-up medical plans are available, and low-cost partner and dependent coverage offered.

Rest & Recover – Nine (9) paid holidays. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual benefit.

Savings Plans – 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and after-tax contribution options, generous employer 401(k) match, employer profit sharing contribution, employer…