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Industrial Controls Engineer

Anuvan
Cartersville, GA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Engineer for a 3-month on-site project in Georgia (with the option to extend) to support PLC programming, system commissioning, and instrumentation integration for a large industrial wastewater treatment facility.


This is a hands-on, field-focused role suited for engineers who are comfortable working directly with control panels, field devices, electricians, and process teams during startup and commissioning.


Must be a US citizen or a Green card Holder

Location: Cartersville, Georgia

Duration: 3-Month Contract (On-Site)

Project Type: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility

Systems: Siemens PLC, Field Instrumentation, Motor Control, Process Systems


Key Responsibilities

PLC & Controls

  • Perform on-site Siemens PLC programming, including modifications, debugging, and optimization
  • Work with TIA Portal / Step 7 for logic updates and commissioning adjustments
  • Integrate PLC systems with VFDs, MCCs, and remote I/O panels
  • Troubleshoot control panels, industrial networks, and field wiring

Commissioning & Startup

  • Lead and support loop checks, I/O verification, and functional testing
  • Execute dry and wet commissioning procedures
  • Validate interlocks, alarms, and process control sequences
  • Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and process teams during startup

Instrumentation

  • Configure and test analog and digital field instruments, including flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, pH analyzers, and chemical dosing equipment
  • Calibrate and verify 4–20 mA signals, discrete I/O, and networked instrumentation
  • Support integration of pumping systems, chemical dosing skids, and treatment process controls

Documentation & Support

  • Update PLC documentation and I/O verification records
  • Provide redlines and as-built control updates
  • Support operators and plant staff during system handover and initial operation


Required Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLC systems
  • Proficiency in TIA Portal (required)
  • Field commissioning experience in industrial facilities
  • Solid understanding of motor control systems (VFDs, starters, MCCs)
  • Experience with process instrumentation, including flow, level, pressure, and analytical devices
  • Familiarity with industrial networking (Profinet / Ethernet)
  • Ability to work independently in a construction and startup environment


Preferred Experience

  • Wastewater or water treatment plant commissioning
  • Chemical dosing and process control systems
  • MCC and control panel troubleshooting
  • Experience working with EPC contractors on active project sites


Work Conditions

  • Full-time on-site role (no remote work)
  • Active construction and commissioning environment
  • PPE and safety compliance required
  • Immediate or near-term mobilization preferred


To apply, please submit you resume highlighting Siemens PLC and commissioning experience to HR@Anuvan.com

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