Controls Engineer Senior (PLC)

Climatec, Llc

The Role

Overview

Design, develop, and support PLC/HMI systems for building automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • control design
  • plc development
  • commissioning
  • technical support
  • panel drawings
  • i/o mapping

Tasks

-Provide direction and support through the construction process. -Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts). -Work with Engineering/Design team to create Submittal and Panel Drawings. -Determine the design and performance parameters for control system applications. -Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for other technicians, customers, and sales teams. -Maintain a satisfactory record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive a company vehicle. -Determine system I/O maps and help specify hardware to meet existing design requirements in addition to accommodation of potential future system growth. -Design automation, industrial, and critical environment controls system hardware and software. -Support sales by visiting customer sites to support discussions related to the technical details of potential solutions. -Perform, oversee, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of the completed systems. -Maintain clean driving record. -Responsible for maintaining current technical, interpersonal, and communication skills through continuous education/development. (school, reading, seminars, industry group membership, etc.) -Develop PLC and HMI software to meet the functional requirements of the system. -Troubleshoot and debug PLC hardware and HMI/SCADA software.

Requirements

  • bacnet
  • hvac
  • ignition
  • codesys
  • bs engineering
  • 5+ years

What You Bring

-Experience with BACnet and DDC systems/protocols/programming is a plus. -Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site. -Knowledge and proficiency in system data storage and transfer. -5+ years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation. -5+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment. -BS (Computer/Mechanical) Engineering or equivalent experience/training. -MS (Computer/Mechanical) Engineering with 5 - 10+ years of related work experience -Must be able to access and inspect all areas of building control and industrial machinery. -7+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment -Must be able travel for extended durations. -Working knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA HMI -Ignition SCADA HMI certification(s) -Expert level knowledge of CodeSys (IEC 61131-3), RSLogix (AB), AVEVA (Wonderware) and CX-Programmer (Omron) programming languages. -Be able to kneel, stoop or crawl. -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. -7+ years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation -Proficient in Microsoft Office. -Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc. -Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming. -Clean driving record -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail. -Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on jobsites

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays -401K w/ company match -Flexible Spending Accounts -Pet Insurance

The Company

About Climatec, Llc

-Founded in 1975 as an HVAC equipment supplier in Arizona, Climatec evolved into a turnkey building‑tech integrator. -Over decades it expanded across California, Nevada, Texas, and the Southeast through strategic acquisitions. -They deliver major projects—from smart HVAC and automated lighting to integrated fire, security & energy systems. -Core specialisms include energy services, building automation, and security & life‑safety integration. -Their work spans high‑profile clients: schools, hospitals, campuses, corporate HQs, and government facilities. -Unique: their Axcess smart‑building suite ties all systems into one monitored, managed platform.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Healthcare

Institutional

Education

K-12

Higher Education

Public Sector

Manufacturing

Laboratory

Fire Suppression

Electronic Security

Electronic Life Safety

Communications

Visa Sponsorship

-only u.s. work authorized individuals are considered. -future work‑authorization sponsorship is not available.