Project Controls Engineer
Job in
Franklin, Oakland County, Michigan, 48025, USA
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A growing industrial automation and engineering organization is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated process systems. This role focuses on PLC programming, control panel engineering, HMI/SCADA development, and project execution within a team environment.
The ideal candidate has hands-on controls engineering experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to support projects from design through startup and commissioning.
Responsibilities:- Develop, configure, and test PLC programs using Rockwell Automation platforms.
- Interpret project specifications, P&IDs, and control requirements to support system design.
- Develop control narratives, functional descriptions, loop drawings, and related engineering documentation.
- Configure HMI/SCADA applications for system operation, diagnostics, and operator interface.
- Design control panel schematics, enclosure layouts, and related electrical documentation.
- Prepare panel layouts, load calculations, bills of materials, and project submittal packages.
- Coordinate with project management, drafting, manufacturing, purchasing, and field service teams.
- Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, debugging, and customer training.
- Manage engineering deliverables across multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of related controls experience
- Experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC platforms, including Studio 5000, Logix
500, or similar. - Experience with control panel design, electrical schematics, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
- Working knowledge of HMI/SCADA platforms such as Factory Talk View or Ignition.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, project specifications, and engineering drawings.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% to customer and project sites.
- Valid driver’s license required.
This position will require up to 25-30% travel per year.
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