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Automation Programmer III

Company:
Keystone Engineering Group Inc
Location:
Seaford, DE, 19973
Posted:
December 03, 2025
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Description:

Automation Programmer III

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Firm and Systems Integrator with 25+ years of experience in Design and Design-Build services for Water, Wastewater, and private industries. We have five offices located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Lewes Delaware, and Seaford Delaware.

Keystone has cultivated a strong employee and client centered environment where employees are valued, respected, and supported.

Our team effectively works together to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Required Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

5-8 years of experience in PLC/OIT/HMI programming or related roles

Knowledge of I&C Systems used in water / wastewater industry a plus

Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) and HMI software.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills

Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Ability to prioritize tasks, and show close attention to detail

Possess strong interpersonal skills and approachability in demeanor to work effectively with peers and clients

Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and stay within budget parameters on an ongoing basis

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities:

Program and integrate moderate to advanced control systems including the following software types: PLC, OIT, HMI, Reporting, and Alarming

Development of PLC, OIT, and SCADA system programs

Conduct troubleshooting of field control systems

Provide technical support in resolving equipment and process issues

Ability to conduct startup activities independently

Compile a standard report of completed actions for regular submission to the Programming Manager

Understand control panel drawings, network drawings, and I/O lists prepared by others with ability to identify needs for corrections.

Participate in QC review with the expectation that comments are limited and mostly pertain to intermediate / advanced programming philosophies

Benefits:

Hybrid Work Schedule

Training, Professional Development and Career Pathing

Casual Dress Code

Employee Referral Bonus

Health Benefits

Company paid Life Insurance and Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401K Plan

Pet Friendly Environment

Our Programmers travel locally to client sites and occasionally have overnight travel trips for projects.

Interested? Please go to our Careers webpage at AND visit our company website at to learn more about our employees, projects, and the important work we do!

Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas for any positions.

Keystone is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of recruiting and employment, including hiring, training, job assignment, promotion, compensation, and benefits.

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