Control Systems Specialist - Water & Wastewater

We are a multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects throughout New England. Our control systems team plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and commissioning reliable PLC/SCADA systems that keep essential infrastructure running.

We're looking for a hands-on Control Systems Specialist who enjoys troubleshooting, working closely with engineers and operators, and seeing projects from design through startup and onto support. Experience with water and wastewater process and process control is a plus.

Responsibilities

You'll work as part of our Engineering Design and SCADA Implementation teams to deliver PLC/SCADA systems from concept through commissioning:

• Develop, modify, and commission PLC and SCADA systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to understand process requirements and translate them into functional systems
• Configure and support HMI/SCADA applications, alarms, trends, and operator interfaces
• Perform onsite startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting for new and existing systems
• Control panel design, testing, and field modifications
• Diagnose and improve existing control logic to meet evolving operational needs
• Maintain clear documentation: control narratives, PLC/HMI backups, change logs, and O&M content
• Travel to project sites throughout New England (generally day trips; limited overnight travel)

Essential Functions

This role is ideal for someone who's already been in the field and is eager for professional growth; not a brand-new graduate, but not necessarily a PE either.

Read and understand process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), control loop drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams

• Diagnosing and modifying existing programs to meet customer needs
• Familiarity with field instrumentation devices, control components (relays, timers, power supplies) and industrial drive systems (VFDs, soft starters, motor contactors)
• Able to build collaborative relationships with clients and coworkers
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and time management skills

Experience and Technical Skills

We value real depth over buzzwords. Practical experience with some of these is necessary to succeed in this role

• 3+ years of hands-on PLC/SCADA experience (Water/Wastewater experience a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret:
• P&IDs
• Control narratives
• Construction Drawings, Loop sheets, Control Panel Drawings Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience troubleshooting live low voltage systems safely and methodically
• Comfort working independently and as part of a multi-discipline team
• PLC platforms such as:
• Allen-Bradley (Logix 500 / Logix 5000)
• Schneider Modicon
• SCADA / HMI platforms such as:
• Trihedral VTScada
• GE Fix
• Maple Systems or similar OITs
• Industrial networking:
• Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU
• Basic understanding of managed switches and remote access
• Field devices and equipment:
• VFDs, motor starters, relays, power supplies
• Common water/wastewater instrumentation
• Windows-based systems and basic IT understanding

Education

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls, Robotics, or similar (Equivalent experience considered)
• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) is a plus, not a requirement

Your Benefits

Wright-Pierce's goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

What Sets Us Apart

This is not a "sit behind a desk and write ladder all day" job-and it's not a road-warrior role either.

• You'll work on real infrastructure projects that matter to communities
• You'll have visibility into the full project lifecycle
• You'll work alongside great engineers who truly understand process control
• Opportunity to grow into lead controls roles and client-facing technical leadership

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm's top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.