Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA

Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA– Contract 1 yr. Juno Beach, FL Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

The person will be supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems for the PV (Photovoltaic) and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI development.

Your Day-to-Day

- Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems for renewable energy projects

- Program PLCs using various methods including function blocks, structured text, and ladder logic

- Configure and maintain SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling PV and BESS installations

- Develop and test HMI interfaces using Ignition platform

- Develop control narratives, O&M manuals, and Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs) for projects

- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for all projects

- Troubleshoot control system issues and implement appropriate solutions

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery

- Document control system designs, configurations, and modifications

- Support commissioning and startup activities for new and modified systems

Who You Are

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

- 1-3 years of experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems

- Proficiency in programming using function blocks, structured text, and ladder logic

- Experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.)

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

- May require occasional travel to field sites for implementation and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Schneider M340 or M580 PLCs

- Experience with Ignition HMI platform

- Knowledge of renewable energy systems, particularly solar PV and battery storage

- Understanding of electrical power systems and instrumentation

- Experience with project lifecycle from design through commissioning

- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for control systems

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our employees each day. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

- Competitive Pay

- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

- 401(k) Savings Plan

- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $75.00/hr. to $85.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans And Individuals With Disabilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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