Field PLC Engineer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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divcon

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2017

💼 Consulting

⚡ Energy

🏢 Enterprise

💰 Series unknown on 2024-03

Consulting • Energy • Enterprise

divcon is one of the leading independent mission-critical controls providers, specializing in the design, engineering, and deployment of custom building management (BMS) and electrical power monitoring (EPMS) systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. The company offers turnkey and customizable control systems, distributed energy resource management, advanced telemetry and analytics, preventative maintenance and 24/7 service, and sustainability-focused reporting (PUE/WUE, Scope 1-3 emissions). Headquartered in Texas, Divcon combines technical engineering expertise with managed services and SaaS-enabled analytics to help enterprise clients optimize reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.

📋 Description

• Develop and modify PLC programs controlling HVAC, central plant, mechanical, and electrical systems in data center environments • Implement customer-requested changes to PLC databases, control sequences, and control strategies • Configure PLC logic, tags, alarms, I/O structures, and system parameters • Develop reusable code, templates, and standardized programming practices • Test PLC logic and validate system functionality before field deployment • Meet with clients to understand mechanical, electrical, and automation requirements • Provide technical input during client meetings, design reviews, and project coordination discussions • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, field teams, and commissioning teams • Communicate technical risks, open issues, and project status • Support system start-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities • Debug installation and programming issues during static and dynamic commissioning • Diagnose and resolve errors in PLC logic, hardware, field devices, and communication networks • Integrate PLC systems with SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and other facility systems • Document programming workflows, logic changes, system configurations, and commissioning updates • Follow PLC programming standards, code review practices, naming conventions, and documentation requirements • Maintain organized project files and accurate technical records • Participate in internal reviews and lessons learned

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of PLC programming, controls engineering, industrial automation, or related technical experience • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50–60%, including potential extended site assignments • Experience or working knowledge of Rockwell / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 or similar PLC programming platforms • Understanding of PLC logic, I/O, field devices, industrial networks, and control system architecture • Ability to troubleshoot PLC logic, hardware, and communication networks • Strong organization, task management, and documentation skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment • Self-directed and proactive, with ability to manage assigned work with appropriate oversight • OSHA 10 certification obtained within the past two years is required; training will be provided if needed and must be completed within the first week of employment • Ability to travel frequently to job sites by car or plane, up to 60% • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout job sites for extended periods • Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and lifts as required • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and work in tight or confined spaces • Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and materials up to 50 pounds • Manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, and small components • Ability to work at heights and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment • Visual keenness to read schematics, labels, and digital displays • Ability to visually identify and differentiate wires by assigned color • Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions • Capability to safely operate hand and power tools • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering • Preferred: Experience with HVAC controls, central plants, chillers, boilers, or mechanical systems • Preferred: Exposure to Ignition SCADA, HMIs, Kepware, EPMS, BMS, or facility integration platforms • Preferred: Experience with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, or OPC-UA • Preferred: Data center, hyperscale infrastructure, mission-critical facility, or systems integrator experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Hands-on training and career advancement in the data-center industry • 100% coverage of individual medical premiums • Assistance offsetting the cost of family medical coverage • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401K with employer match after 90 days • Short-term disability insurance at no cost • Long-term disability insurance at no cost • Flexible PTO with no accrual requirement • Business travel expenses covered for eligible field-based roles • Per diem for eligible field-based roles • Phone allowance for eligible field-based roles • Tools and PPE provided at no cost for eligible field-based roles • Paid training for eligible employees • Additional reimbursable business expenses for eligible field-based roles