This role works closely with Technical Leads, SCADA Engineers, and cross-functional project teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions that meet strict performance, reliability, and uptime requirements. The PLC Engineer will support both capital project execution and lifecycle services, including system upgrades, expansions, and optimization efforts.
The Automation Engineer will also provide aftermarket (“Lifecycle”) and staff augmentation support to customers. Typically, this includes maintaining and updating existing control strategies, implementing small scale expansion projects and assisting with process optimization projects.
Specific Responsibilities
Design, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems supporting critical infrastructure and process automation
Develop, test, and deploy PLC logic for integrated control systems, including power, cooling, and building management subsystems
Integrate PLC systems with SCADA platforms, historians, and third-party systems (e.g., Ignition, DeltaV, OSI PI)
Develop system documentation including Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) and Detailed Design Specifications (DDS)
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
Perform on-site commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities in live operational environments
Troubleshoot control system, communication, and integration issues across PLC, HMI, and network layers
Support lifecycle services including system modifications, upgrades, and optimization of existing control strategies
Collaborate with SCADA, networking, hardware, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless system integration
Travel to customer sites to support project execution and commissioning activities (~80-90%)
Qualifications
Required Competencies
US Citizenship required
Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capability
Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC platforms (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across cross-functional project teams
Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Customer focused
Organized and reliable; demonstrates strong time management and accountability
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems in high-pressure, operational environments
Required Education and Experience
BS. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., other related disciplines
8-12 years of relevant experience
MS Office Experience
Preferred Experience/Competencies
Experience with PLC platforms from Emerson, Siemens, or other major vendors
Experience integrating PLC systems with SCADA applications such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or Iconics
Ability to configure third-party system integrations using OPC and related interfaces
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and RTU, BACnet/IP)
Understanding of data center or mission-critical infrastructure systems (EPMS, BMS, cooling systems, power distribution)
Experience working with historian systems such as OSI PI or FactoryTalk Historian
Familiarity with industrial networking and basic network troubleshooting
Prior experience working in highly regulated or uptime-sensitive environments
Physical Requirements
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Kneeling
Reaching Overhead
Climbing
Pushing and Pulling
Lifting - 30 pounds
Using a Computer
Using a Telephone
Driving
RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.
This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.
