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Senior Control Systems Engineer

APCO Inc. - Advanced Process Control & Optimization
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

APCO has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Control Systems Engineer, with one position available in Utah and one in our Arlington, Texas office, within our control and automation consulting firm and its related businesses. We are looking for candidates who are self-driven, strong problem solvers, and able to work effectively with others. The successful candidate will be able to support the needs of our clients and deliver premier control system projects that may incorporate any combination of system design, PLC programming, HMI programming, telemetry, networking, and instrumentation.

   

Job Functions:

  • Setup and configure SCADA software and hardware
  • Provide testing, commissioning, and startup services for control and automation systems (including instrumentation, communications, control panels, PLCs, and HMI) in a variety of industries
  • Engineer SCADA-related solutions to address customer needs and concerns.
  • Modify PLC and HMI applications in the field
  • Troubleshoot software related issues remotely and in the field
  • Troubleshoot hardware related issues including: panel wiring, VFD/motor control, telemetry, monitoring instrumentation
  • Ensure that delivered projects meet provided client specifications
  • Coordinate effectively with other staff members on larger projects
  • Support less experienced employees in their development
  • Document project progress
  • Develop and implement engineering standards according to client needs
  • Provide training to clients about delivered systems
  • Willingness to travel as required

Desirable Skills and Experience: 

·        5 years of experience with SCADA or MES integration and programming preferred

·        Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

·        Proficiency in HMI programming

·        Proficiency in PLC programming

·        Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred (can be waived with adequate relevant experience) 

 

Compensation: 

·        Annual salary and bonus commensurate with experience and background

·        Vacation, paid holidays and class leading benefits package

 

About APCO 

APCO History 

APCO is a Utah-based process control and optimization company that does work across several industries including oil and gas, water and wastewater, manufacturing, chemical, and mining. We specialize in designing and integrating state-of-the-art control systems for our customer’s applications. Our goal is to provide the best return-on-investment for our clients. We achieve this through implementing quality control systems to ensure safety, operability, reliability, and profitability. Our expertise is unusually broad which gives us the unmatched ability to design, analyze, and implement control systems. APCO is committed to providing prompt and thorough support whenever the need arises. Previous and current clients of APCO have benefited significantly from the expertise and business practices employed as a normal course of operations at APCO. 

 

We have excelled at industrial automation in Utah for over 25 years and for good reason. With a focus on efficiency and integrity, APCO has helped numerous organizations create unified, efficient, and maintainable automation solutions that serve the needs of operations, engineering, and end users. At APCO, we believe in making every project a "win-win" for everyone involved. More information about our company can be found online at www.apco-inc.com.

 

The APCO Team 

APCO Inc. has a wide variety of personnel with different skills and experience. These personnel include SCADA integrators, control engineers, electricians, CAD technicians, software developers, and PhD level engineers. Our staff, collectively, is our greatest asset and we seek applicants that build up those around them.

 

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. 

 

APCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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