Automation Engineer - Commissioning & Controls

Purpose Engineering is a Tulsa, OK–based engineering and design firm with extensive experience in RNG, Power Generation, Water/Wastewater, and Oil & Gas industries. We partner with clients on long-term projects and provide full engineering design, process design and planning, automation and commissioning, and construction support. Our mission is to engineer purposeful solutions that contribute to a better future for our clients and communities, aligned with our Higher Purpose and Higher Standard.

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team. This role is intended for an engineer with real-world field and commissioning experience, not an entry-level or quality-control-focused position. The ideal candidate is technically strong, professional, and comfortable leading automation efforts in high-pressure commissioning environments.

This position supports projects nationwide and requires travel within the continental United States for on-site commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems in accordance with project specifications

- Lead and support on-site startup and commissioning activities, typically lasting 30 days or less

- Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, and verification of PLC I/O

- Troubleshoot live automation systems and resolve issues efficiently and safely

- Develop and maintain I/O lists, cause and effect diagrams, and control narratives

- Produce redline documentation and support creation of as-built drawings

- Develop engineering sketches and provide direction to field electricians

- Read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs

- Apply knowledge of three-phase power systems, including 480V, 5kV, and 15kV class systems (controls interface)

- Adhere to applicable industry codes and standards, including NFPA 70, IEEE, and API

- Support instrumentation, VFD commissioning, and industrial networking as required

Travel Requirements

- Willingness and ability to travel for commissioning activities

- Typical trips are 30 days or less

- Estimated travel requirement is approximately 50%

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline)

- 3+ years of industrial automation engineering experience

- Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)

- Field commissioning experience is required

- Ability to work independently and make decisions in field environments

Preferred Experience

- Experience in RNG, biogas, wastewater, power generation, or industrial process facilities

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure

- Experience with:

- VFD commissioning

- Instrument startup and calibration

- Cellular, fiber, copper, or VSAT industrial networking

- SCADA and remote monitoring systems

Skills and Attributes

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

- Clear and professional communication with internal teams and clients

- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety

- Ability to manage time effectively while working remotely or on-site

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 401(k)

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- Paid time off

- Flexible work environment with remote capability when not in the field

- Opportunity for professional growth within a growing engineering firm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,437.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Which industries have you supported in an automation or commissioning role?

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- Field Commissioning: 3 years (Required)

- PLC or HMI: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tulsa, OK 74136