PLC Controls Engineer

Preferred Utilities is a manufacturer and supplier of combustion and fuel oil systems with headquarters in Danbury CT. With over a hundred years as a family run business we offer made in the USA products in all areas of combustion and fuel oil systems.

We are seeking a skilled PLC Engineer to design, program, test and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for custom designed automation projects. As a PLC engineer, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and optimizing control systems that meet and exceed customer requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers and proposal engineers to ensure proper implementation and integration of our control system solutions.

Entry to Senior Level position. Pay based on experience. Field Experience is a plus!

What You Will Be Doing

Design and develop PLC/Loop Controller, systems based on project requirements in a timely manner.

Program and troubleshoot PLCs and Loop Controllers from various manufacturers (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modicon (Schneider Electric), Siemens, Preferred Instruments).

Develop and maintain HMI (Human Machine Interface) terminals for user interaction with controllers.

Document control system designs and track modifications for future reference.

Participate in the performance testing, commissioning, and startup of projects.

Work closely with project managers and proposal engineers to ensure systems are designed and delivered correctly and in a timely manner.

Familiarity with combustion control systems and concepts (e.g., Burner Management Systems, Drum Level Control, Draft Control, Fuel-Air Ration Control).

Some travel for meetings and site visits 10% Basic Requirements

Bachelor's / Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or a related field.

Work experience with PLCs.

Proficiency in programming PLCs using ladder logic (LL), function block diagrams (FBD), and other applicable programming languages.

Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP).

Knowledge of HMI design and programming.

Familiarity with SCADA systems (e.g., IFIX, Citect, Ignition SCADA).

Ability to work efficiently in cross functional teams.

Good communication and documentation skills.

Will Train the right Individual. Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus potential