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Posted: 06/30/2025 Job Number: 35593

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Controls & Automation Engineer (DCS / HMI / ABB 800xA) – Baltimore | Remote Hybrid

Pay Rate: ~ +/- $48–$55/hr (higher potential depending on experience & education)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional field hours)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire or CTH (based on candidate preference)
Work Environment: Hybrid – Work from home with regular onsite presence at a treatment facility in Baltimore, MD

Position Overview:
An established engineering firm is seeking a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Software Engineer to support ongoing and upcoming control systems projects at a major water/wastewater treatment facility in Baltimore. This individual will contribute to both project and service efforts, developing and maintaining control systems using ABB DCS 800xA.

Key Responsibilities:

Programming, configuring, and troubleshooting within ABB DCS 800xA
HMI development and customization
Supporting ongoing system maintenance and service onsite
Assisting with implementation of new control processes and system upgrades
Working closely with plant personnel and engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions

Required Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with ABB DCS 800xA or similar DCS platforms (e.g., DeltaV)
Ability to develop control software and HMIs from scratch
Availability to report onsite in Baltimore, as needed (hybrid work structure)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in water/wastewater treatment or related process industries
2–4 year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLC systems

Additional Information:

Background check required
Online technical assessment required prior to interview (not pass/fail)
Interview process includes virtual interview via Teams (camera on), with potential onsite meeting
No visa sponsorship available
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Business casual or plant-appropriate attire, depending on site visits

This is an opportunity to join a specialized team focused on mission-critical infrastructure projects. If you have the right technical skillset and are open to a dynamic hybrid role in Baltimore, we’d love to speak with you.

To learn more, Apply asap with your resume!

Feel free to also contact Mollie Karns directly at mkarns@selectek.net | 678-335-6114

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