Controls Engineer

PEAK Technical Staffing

Colmar, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$62 Per Hour
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Automation, Calendar Management, Commissioning, Communications Protocols, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineer in Training (EIT), Flexible Spending Accounts, Hardware Design, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mechanical Engineering, On Site Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programming Languages, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, SAP, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Standards Development, Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Support Documentation, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Technical Writing, Testing, Water Treatment
LOCATION
Colmar, PA
POSTED
16 days ago

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Job Summary

We are seeking a professional to support the design, development, programming, and deployment of automation and control systems for engineered solutions within the Water Technologies industry. This role involves translating process requirements into reliable electrical and control system architectures, contributing to the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-performing solutions for water treatment applications. The position requires collaboration across the full project lifecycle, working closely with process, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams, fabrication partners, and pilot commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical and control systems, translating process requirements into reliable automation architectures, including PLC and HMI solutions.
  • Select automation hardware and define control strategies in compliance with engineering and safety standards.
  • Produce and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation to support fabrication and project execution.
  • Support the full project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through standards development, new engineering methods, and optimization initiatives, ensuring health and safety compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Instrumentation, or a related field.
  • Experience in industrial control systems, including PLC and HMI design, programming, and troubleshooting within process-based environments.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, control systems, industrial communication protocols, and applicable safety standards.
  • Ability to produce, interpret, and maintain technical documentation.
  • Availability to travel approximately 15–25% of the time to job sites, vendors, or other office locations.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in the water treatment or environmental technology industry.
  • Field experience supporting commissioning, start-up, or troubleshooting activities, including SCADA integration.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and multiple PLC programming languages.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., EIT, PE, or PLC/HMI vendor certifications).

 

Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, andlifting upto 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/ AI Recruiting Disclosure We use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. Required notices and our latest bias audit are available on our website: www.peaktechnical.com/ai-disclosure.

About the Company

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PEAK Technical Staffing

For over 50 years, PEAK has excelled in providing comprehensive staffing and workforce solutions. We go beyond traditional staffing to offer a holistic, on-demand workforce model, addressing every facet of your workforce needs.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
http://www.peaktechnical.com