Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role
We're seeking a highly experienced Engineer IV to lead the design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of sophisticated water treatment systems serving refineries, power plants, chemical processing facilities, and other large industrial customers.
This is not a maintenance-only role. You'll be a technical leader who influences projects from concept through startup, develops advanced PLC and HMI solutions, supports customer operations, and serves as a trusted expert for both internal teams and customers.
If you thrive on solving complex process challenges, commissioning systems in the field, and working directly with industrial customers, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
Lead Controls & Automation Projects
- Design and develop industrial control systems for water treatment and purification applications.
- Create and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, and control logic to meet customer and project requirements.
- Support system integration, testing, commissioning, startup, and optimization activities.
- Participate in project discovery sessions, kickoffs, customer meetings, and technical reviews.
Serve as a Technical Expert
- Troubleshoot complex automation, instrumentation, and electrical system issues.
- Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including controls architecture recommendations and cost estimates.
- Support field service teams with controls-related diagnostics and problem resolution.
- Recommend system improvements that enhance reliability, performance, and long-term operating costs.
Drive Customer Success
- Conduct site audits of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Prepare technical reports with findings, recommendations, and improvement strategies.
- Support operator training and knowledge transfer activities.
- Assist with calibration and commissioning of process instrumentation and analytical equipment.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial process control, automation, or instrumentation engineering.
- Proven experience developing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
- Strong understanding of P&IDs, ISA standards, instrumentation diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Experience with AutoCAD and electrical drawing markups.
- Ability to develop project plans, define milestones, and manage technical deliverables.
Technical Expertise:
- Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including SLC, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.
- Siemens PLC platforms including S7-200, S7-300, S7-1200, and S7-1500.
- PLC programming, configuration, diagnostics, and commissioning.
- HMI development, screen design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- SCADA systems and industrial automation architectures.
- Industrial networking including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Modbus, and RS-485.
- Process instrumentation including flow, pressure, temperature, level, conductivity, pH, ORP, and related technologies.
- Variable Frequency Drives (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Danfoss).
- Industrial power distribution, motor controls, NEC, and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.
Preferred:
- Experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or industrial water processing.
- Experience commissioning systems in refinery, power generation, chemical processing, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Strong technical writing skills with experience developing commissioning procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering reports.
The estimated salary range for this position is $125k to $145k plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
#LI-JO2
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in industrial process control, automation, or instrumentation engineering
- Experience developing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial control systems
- Strong understanding of P&IDs, ISA standards, instrumentation diagrams, and electrical schematics
- Experience with AutoCAD and electrical drawing markups
- Ability to develop project plans, define milestones, and manage technical deliverables
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including SLC, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix
- Experience with Siemens PLC platforms, including S7-200, S7-300, S7-1200, and S7-1500
- PLC programming, configuration, diagnostics, and commissioning experience
- HMI development, screen design, configuration, and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with SCADA systems and industrial automation architectures
- Knowledge of industrial networking, including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Modbus, and RS-485
- Knowledge of process instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, level, conductivity, pH, and ORP
- Experience with variable frequency drives, industrial power distribution, motor controls, NEC, and NFPA 70E
- Experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or industrial water processing
- Experience commissioning systems in refinery, power generation, chemical processing, or other heavy industrial environments
- Strong technical writing skills and experience developing commissioning procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering reports
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
