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Controls/Communication Engineer

Brookfield, WI

Posted: 06/25/2026 Job Number: 38078

Job Description

 Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Controls & Communications Engineer to provide technical oversight and coordination for a major industrial controls project. This individual will serve as the owner's representative and technical lead for controls and communications activities, working closely with a third-party systems integrator to ensure successful design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of control system infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), industrial networking, instrumentation, and process controls.


Responsibilities:
· Provide technical oversight and guidance to a third-party controls’ integrator throughout the project lifecycle.
· Review and validate control system architecture, network design, instrumentation plans, and process control strategies.
· Act as the primary technical liaison between project stakeholders, engineering teams, operations personnel, and controls contractors.
· Monitor project execution to ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and operational requirements.
· Support configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning of SCADA and DCS platforms.
· Review and approve controls documentation, including:
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
  • Instrument Indexes
  • I/O Lists
  • Network Drawings
  • Control Narratives
  • Cause-and-Effect Matrices
  • Test Procedures
· Provide troubleshooting support for control system, instrumentation, and communication network issues.
· Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and startup activities.
· Ensure cybersecurity, network reliability, and system performance considerations are incorporated into project execution.
· Assist with operator training, system turnover, and post-implementation support.


Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
· 7+ years of experience with industrial control systems and automation projects.
· Strong knowledge of:
  • SCADA Systems
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Industrial Communications and Networking
  • Instrumentation and Process Controls
  • PLC and HMI Integration
· Experience overseeing controls contractors, system integrators, or EPC teams.
· Ability to review technical documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
· Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills.

Preferred:
· Direct experience with Emerson Ovation DCS.
· Experience in power generation, utilities, water/wastewater, manufacturing, process industries, or other industrial facilities.
· Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as:
  • Modbus TCP/IP
  • Ethernet/IP
  • DNP3
  • OPC
  • IEC Protocols
· Experience with commissioning and startup of large-scale industrial control systems.
· Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.


                         








 

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Randy Brier
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Randy brings over 30 years of staffing industry experience, along with a passion for building strong client partnerships and matching talented professionals with the right opportunities. Outside of work, he is an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and rarely misses the chance to cheer on Vols baseball and football. Above all, Randy is a proud father of three daughters, which keeps life busy, rewarding, and always entertaining.

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