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PTS Advance

Controls Engineer

PTS Advance, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Sr. Recruitment Advisor @ PTS Advance Rowan University Football Alum About the Role

We’re seeking a

Senior Controls Engineer

to take technical ownership of control system design and implementation across industrial air pollution control, energy recovery, and wastewater treatment projects. This role is ideal for an experienced automation professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, leading project execution from concept through commissioning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you’ll design, program, and support custom-engineered systems that help industrial facilities operate efficiently and sustainably. You’ll serve as a technical mentor, a project leader, and a problem-solver on site—helping bring innovative control solutions to life.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and debug PLC, HMI, and VFD programs using

Siemens TIA Portal ,

Rockwell Studio 5000 , and

FactoryTalk View

Create and validate control logic, safety interlocks, and sequencing for complex industrial systems

Design and implement

Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP/IP

network architectures

Develop and review

AutoCAD Electrical

schematics and wiring diagrams; ensure compliance with

UL508A

and

NFPA 70/79/86

standards

Collaborate with panel fabricators, project managers, and field engineers to ensure system accuracy and performance

Provide mentorship, training, and peer code reviews for junior engineers

Support project kickoffs by reviewing design intent and identifying technical risks

Interface directly with field service and customer teams during

FAT, commissioning, and SAT

to resolve integration or programming issues

Travel to customer sites (typically 5–10%, up to 25%) for hands-on testing and commissioning

Maintain accurate project documentation, revision-controlled code, and test records

Contribute to programming standards, reusable logic libraries, and continuous process improvements

What You Bring

5–10 years

of hands-on experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems

Expertise in

Siemens TIA Portal

and

Rockwell Studio 5000

environments

Strong understanding of industrial Ethernet networking and control architectures

Experience reviewing and editing

AutoCAD Electrical

drawings

Proven ability to lead control projects independently from design through start-up

Excellent communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills

Bachelor’s degree in

Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering , or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

industrial air pollution control, energy recovery, burners, oxidizers, or water treatment systems

Familiarity with

NFPA85 ,

NFPA86 , and

FM Global 6-11

Experience working with

virtual machines (VMWare)

and

version control systems

Background in

custom-engineered capital equipment

or process automation

Why Join You’ll be part of a mission-driven engineering team dedicated to delivering clean, sustainable, and efficient environmental solutions. This role offers a chance to make a measurable impact—improving industrial performance while protecting the environment.

Send your resume to Stephen.HevalowHarvey@Ptsadvance.com if you are interested in the great opportunity.

Role Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Manufacturing and Project Management

Industries: Oil and Gas, Chemical Manufacturing, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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