Lead PLC Engineer

🕒 April 7

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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divcon

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2017

🤝 B2B

⚡ Energy

🏢 Enterprise

💰 Series unknown on 2024-03

B2B • 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 the design and development of PLC control systems using platforms such as Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000). • Establish and maintain PLC programming standards, reusable code libraries, naming conventions, and best practices. • Define system architecture including control strategies, I/O structures, network design, and redundancy approaches. • Ensure consistency and quality across all PLC deliverables through design reviews and code validation. • Own PLC scope across multiple projects, from design through commissioning and turnover. • Develop and implement control logic for HVAC systems, central plants, and critical infrastructure systems. • Support system integration with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition), BMS, and EPMS systems. • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables. • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex control system issues during startup and commissioning. • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level PLC engineers, providing technical direction and support. • Review engineering work and provide feedback to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in PLC programming and industrial automation. • Strong expertise with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000) platforms. • Proven experience designing and implementing control systems for HVAC, central plants, or similar mechanical systems. • Experience with system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting in field environments. • Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, OPC-UA). • Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and mentor engineers. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent experience).

🏖️ Benefits

• Support onboarding and training of new team members • Participate in client-facing meetings, providing technical expertise and guidance on automation solutions • Work closely with SCADA engineers, field technicians, and system integrators to ensure seamless system deployment. • Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.