Automation Engineer

Selectek is partnering with a company located near Atlanta, Georgia to fill an Automation Engineer role on a contract-to-perm basis. This client focuses primarily on the oil and gas industry. They are seeking experienced hands to oversee junior engineers/designers, as well as design and develop PLC programming. Employment Type: Contract to Permanent Expected Pay Range: $45-$60 per hour Location: Northern Atlanta, GA Job Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in electrical (BSEE) or computer engineering - 10+ years of experience working in automation and controls design - Proficiency with Allen Bradley (A-B) software will be crucial - Knowledge of various PLC and HMI software packages such as Rockwell, B&R Automation Studio and GE PLC Job Details: - Perform automation and controls design evaluations on-site - Travel to job sites for commission and initial start-up of processes. Travel will be 20-30 percent of the job time to start. - Troubleshoot PLC programs and solve engineering challenges as they come. - Coach and train junior engineers until they are ready to oversee implementation and commissioning themselves. - Develop some PLC programming systems from initial design through their commissioning - Specify electrical components for power distribution, PLCs, I/O, motion control and communication In addition to these requirements, candidates must hold United States citizenship, per the client’s request. Selectek is unable to provide sponsorship or work visa documentation. For more information on this opening, apply via the link or email an up-to-date resume to jfairbanks@selectek.com referencing this job posting! For a quicker response, call Joey Fairbanks with Selectek at 470.203.9530. Â