PLC Applications Engineer - TN

Posted 7 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Junior
Professional Services • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Develop and deploy PLC application programs for water and wastewater automation systems. Responsibilities include writing control narratives, integrating third-party systems, conducting factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning systems, demonstrating SCADA functionality, training customers, producing documentation, and providing remote or on-site PLC support. Regular travel and occasional on-call work are required for startups, testing, and warranty support.
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Join Inframark: Pioneering Automation and Intelligence

Step into the future with Inframark's award-winning Automation and Intelligence team. We deliver cutting-edge solutions in instrumentation and controls, industrial cybersecurity, data analysis, and remote network operations center services for water and wastewater plants. Elevate your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth.  We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Inframark is hiring!

Inframark offers a Competitive Salary and a full Benefits Package. 

We offer Flexible paid time off as needed, with the understanding that work requirements are being met, and it does not impact the workload of others that depend on you.

 

We are looking for a PLC Applications Engineer with PLC expertise in developing PLC application monitoring and control software, performing factory and field testing, startup, customer training and other PLC related service work. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  •  Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents.
  •  Keeps managers advised of the status of tasks and projects landmarks. Maintains awareness of project budgets and keeps the PM aware of issues that would adversely affect the budget.
  •  Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc.
  •  Follows established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
  •  Produces the System Control Narrative on projects.
  •  Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) application programs based on the contract documents and System Control Narrative using the PLC manufacturer’s Programming Software.
  •  Installs all developed application software and required vendor software and verifies their accurate execution.  
  • Interfaces the company’s supplied equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols, when applicable.
  •  Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), when required.
  •  Demonstrates overall system functionality to the Owner/Engineer/Contractor including hardware and network operation, SCADA monitoring and control, displaying data, alarming, and historical data collection for report generation.
  •  Provides training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel.
  •  Generates and gathers all required final project documentation.
  •  Provides technical assistance to Customers.
  •  Provides reactive and adaptable support to field service technicians to assist in solving and repair of PLC related issues at customer sites or by remote support as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' experience in PLC programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry. PLC Application Engineers must have knowledge and experience

with PLC hardware and programming software (Allen-Bradley and/or Schneider and/or Siemens and/or Emerson).

Physical demands

Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is critical. Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer monitor is common. Hearing within normal ranges is vital for communication with the Project Team and customers. Adequate vision is needed for using a computer monitor. Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals is required. Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables.

Work environment:

The job is performed both indoors at the office and at the jobsite. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with on-call availability to solve project startup and warranty problems.

Travel

Travel is required on a regular basis to start up, test, and demonstrate the company’s supplied SCADA monitoring and control systems.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package with health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 

 

Learn more about us at Automation and Intelligence - Inframark

Skills Required

  • At least 2 years of experience in PLC programming
  • Knowledge and experience with PLC hardware and programming software
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, and/or Emerson PLC systems
  • Experience in the water and wastewater industry
  • Ability to travel regularly for system startup, testing, and demonstrations
  • Successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable
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The Company
HQ: Horsham, PA
2,111 Employees
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

Inframark is a strategic and technical partner delivering water management, wastewater, and other essential community services for municipalities and public agencies across the United States. The company operates and maintains water and wastewater infrastructure, using advanced digital tools, analytics, and decades of hands-on expertise. As part of Azuria Water Solutions, Inframark helps communities protect and sustain critical water systems for current and future needs.

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