Automation and Controls Engineer

About the position

At Ovivo, we offer an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and professional experience while working with leading experts in the field of water treatment. As an Automation and Controls Engineer in Ovivo's Inlet Group, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and commissioning electrical and control systems for custom water and wastewater treatment equipment. This is a dynamic role where you will have the opportunity to own projects from start to finish and take on increasing responsibility over time. If you do not meet all of the requirements, but you possess the drive to independently fill your knowledge gaps, please still apply!

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design and implementation scope of a variety of advanced automated solutions in wastewater treatment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop control systems from process narratives and P&IDs, adhering to company standards.
• Review project documentation, including plans and specifications, to determine project requirements.
• Work closely with project managers to establish schedules, meet deadlines, and manage engineering costs.
• Assist in engineering analysis, preparing schematics, layouts, detailed drawings, calculations, specifications, and software design documentation with guidance.
• Contribute to the development and update of design procedures.
• Provide electrical and controls support to sales and marketing, including specification reviews, cost estimates, and sales drawings.
• Participate in innovation, product improvement, reliability, and cost reduction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, OR an Associate's degree with relevant work experience, OR a high school diploma with 4+ years of related work experience and a demonstrated track record of self-directed learning.
• 0-3 years of applicable experience as a Controls Engineer OR experience in a related electrical field and a passion for moving into a career in Controls Engineering.
• A hands-on attitude, enthusiasm for learning, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Outstanding communication skills and a knack for working with clients directly.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ladder logic programming for PLCs (e.g., Studio 5000, TIA Portal, etc.) is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in designing electrical control systems, including but not limited to PLCs, VFDs, and HMI systems, is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and software design documents is desirable.
• Experience with electrical schematic design (AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools) is a plus.
• Previous exposure to commissioning and troubleshooting electrical control systems is a plus.
• Understanding of industrial control systems, safety systems, and automation is beneficial.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC), IEC standards, and UL508A requirements is an advantage.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k Match of 3%
• Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO to start hire date determines number of PTO hours for the first year
• Roll over of 40 PTO hours to the following year
• Sixteen personal hours hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year
• Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance.
• Profit sharing