Control System Integration & Design Engineer

Job Summary 

The Control System Integration and Design Engineer role performs routine tasks related to Industrial Control Systems (ICS)/ Operational Technology (OT) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems. This role executes the design, configuration, and programming of SCADA/Human Machine Interface (HMI) designs and PLC systems. This role will review control system architectural designs and plans under general supervision and possess an intermediate level of competency and proficiency in role-specific skills. Problems encountered may be intricate, but not typically complex, and this role is expected to make preliminary decisions within established guidelines and procedures as well as effectively explain best practices to client organizations. 

Responsibilities 

• Complete tasks in Industrial Control System (ICS)/Operational Technology (OT) Design and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) System design. 
• Contribute to configuration and programming of SCADA/Human Machine Interface (HMI) designs and PLC systems. 
• Participate in control system commissioning and startup processes. 
• Take part in design reviews with clients and other BC consultants and contribute to control system (ICS/OT) architecture design and planning evaluation procedures. 
• Analyze and interpret P&IDs, specifications, control schematics and control strategies. 
• Maintain an understanding of networking in the ICS/OT space and cybersecurity requirements related to ICS/OT systems. 
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Mentorship  

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Proficiency in SCADA/Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, configuration and programming. 
• Demonstrated competency in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) System design, configuration and programming. 
• Solid grasp of control system commissioning and startup procedures. 
• Understanding of ICS/OT systems, including architecture design and planning evaluation protocols, along with an understanding of networking and cybersecurity requirements in the ICS/OT space. 
• Communicates effectively to convey facts, policies, and practices. 
• Takes initiative in problem-solving situations. 

Experience 

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years’ related work experience in Control System Integration and Design and ICS/OT systems. 
• Typically certified in BC’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies. 

Education 

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience is required. 

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months is strongly preferred.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B: $85,000 - $116,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. 

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. 

About Brown and Caldwell  

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com 

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.  

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.   

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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