Demo

Automation & Controls Specialist

Tetra Tech Careers
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we collaborate with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our global innovation hubs will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

 

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

 

Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who share this common value? Our engineering and support teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Automation & Controls Specialist opportunity. This role will be based in Orlando with a hybrid work schedule.

This position supports Tetra Tech’s municipal and industrial water and wastewater market.  The selected candidate shall experience a unique opportunity to be involved with SCADA projects located in various areas of the country, working with a team of in-house experts in all disciplines.   

Our team delivers automation services to improve operational efficiency, increase reliability, and enhance safety.  Our clients gain improved visibility and control for energy and chemical usage, process optimization, and equipment maintenance and repair. We accomplish this through SCADA design, integration, programming, process/energy efficiency, and optimization, system optimization with real-time control, and AI and software solutions.  

 

Your Role:

  • Perform PLC and HMI programming, SCADA system design, simulation and testing, and startup assistance. 
  • Conduct simulations and testing, and offer initial support for startups.;
  • Create and maintain equipment documentation and drawings
  • Investigate and resolve production problems involving equipment software and hardware failures
  • Maintain and grow solid client relationships (internal and external). 
  • Assist in the development of company programming standards and templates;  

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or related technical degree is preferred;
  • 5 years of related automation/controls experience with HMI’s, PLC’s and general SCADA integration; 
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley (RSLogix 5000 PLC software), Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet etc.), and Seimens Step 7
  • Knowledge of VTScada; Ignition by Inductive Automation;
  • Knowledge of HMI software platforms such as Wonderware InTouch & System Platform; Rockwell FactoryTalk View (SE and ME); GE iFIX is preferred. 
  • Experience with MSSQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, Wonderware Information Server, Rockwell FactoryTalk VantagePoint is a plus; 
  • Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

About Tetra Tech

 

 

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 30,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

 

 

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  

 

 

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

 

 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

 

 

  • LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
  • Twitter: @TetraTechJobs
  • Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

 

 

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

 

 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Automation & Controls Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Automation & Controls Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$75,708 - $100,058
Income Estimation: 
$83,914 - $110,257
Income Estimation: 
$79,482 - $102,763
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$143,102 - $186,922
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Tetra Tech Careers

Tetra Tech Careers
Hired Organization Address Virginia, VA Full Time
Tetra Tech’s Hampton Roads office is seeking a Senior Level Engineer/Project Manager to join our Engineering team in Vir...
Tetra Tech Careers
Hired Organization Address Whitehorse, SD Full Time
Discover your full potential! At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future...
Tetra Tech Careers
Hired Organization Address Tiverton, RI Full Time
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future...
Tetra Tech Careers
Hired Organization Address Tiverton, RI Full Time
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Automation & Controls Specialist jobs in the Orlando, FL area that may be a better fit.

Controls Engineer - Automated Logic - Building Automation (BAS)

Viessmann Climate Solutions, Orlando, FL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!