Lead Field PLC Engineer

🕒 June 10

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 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

• Lead and mentor a team of field PLC engineers • Assign resources and coordinate field activities across multiple concurrent projects • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching • Develop team capabilities through hands-on training and knowledge sharing • Establish technical standards, best practices, and quality expectations • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues • Lead deployment and commissioning of complex PLC systems for mission-critical data center facilities • Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC logic for HVAC, mechanical, and electrical control systems onsite • Resolve redundancy failures, communication network problems, and complex control sequence errors • Conduct advanced point-to-point verification and validation of critical control systems • Provide expert support during start-up, commissioning, and turnover • Debug and correct complex installation issues during static and dynamic commissioning • Coordinate field PLC activities with project schedules and client requirements • Review and approve commissioning plans, test procedures, and PLC programming changes • Ensure field work meets quality, documentation, and client specification requirements • Conduct technical reviews and provide corrective guidance • Identify and mitigate technical risks • Track project progress and report status to the Field Engineering Manager • Serve as primary technical contact for clients during PLC commissioning • Lead technical discussions with clients, contractors, and vendors • Train and support client operations teams during turnover • Participate in design reviews and technical planning meetings • Build client relationships through technical expertise and responsive support • Represent field PLC capabilities in client meetings and project planning • Document technical solutions, lessons learned, and best practices • Develop and maintain technical procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials • Drive continuous improvement initiatives • Stay current with Rockwell Automation updates, PLC programming techniques, and industry standards • Contribute to internal knowledge bases and technical documentation systems

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer/Engineer with extensive field deployment and commissioning experience • 2+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience, preferably in field operations • Expert-level proficiency with Studio 5000 / Rockwell Automation software in field and production environments • Deep hands-on experience commissioning complex chiller, boiler, and central plant systems • Advanced expertise in redundancy strategies, redundant PLC controller managers, and failover systems • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex PLC logic, hardware, and communication network issues • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with ability to develop technical talent • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences • Ability to manage multiple field projects and coordinate distributed team resources • Willingness and ability to travel 40-50%, including extended site assignments during critical phases • Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed • OSHA 10 certification obtained within the past two years is required; if not current or completed, training must be successfully completed within the first week of employment • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Software, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering • Preferred: Experience leading field engineering teams in data center or mission-critical environments • Preferred: Advanced certifications in Rockwell Automation platforms • Preferred: Experience with Ignition SCADA, HMIs, and EPMS/BMS integrations • Preferred: Knowledge of construction management and project coordination • Preferred: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools • Preferred: Experience developing training programs and technical documentation • 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 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

🏖️ Benefits

• Hands-on training and career advancement in an exploding data-center industry • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 100% of individual medical premiums covered and family coverage cost offset • 401K with Employer Match after 90 days • Short- and 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 • Tools and PPE provided at no cost • Paid training • Additional reimbursable business expenses