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Controls Designer

SCS Engineers
Lancaster, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Designer position at SCS Engineers?

SCS Engineers is looking for a Controls Specialist who will be working under the direction of the SCS RMC (Remote Monitoring Control) Project, Regional, or Business Manager to implement technology solutions for clients. RMC is a growing division for SCS and this is an exciting time to join this team This position can be remote and will involve some travel.

How You Can Make An Impact

  • Design control panels and control systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Perform designs with supervision.
  • Prepare layouts, details, and perform calculations.
  • Assist in implementing technology solutions for our clients, sometimes in the field (typically landfill environment). These technology solutions include but are not limited to: SCADA systems and Control systems.
  • Provide thorough documentation of your work.
  • Coordinate field conditions with your work and ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Complete field activities, many times working by yourself.
  • From time to time, assist with:

  • Commissioning and startup work for the systems

  • Installation work for the systems.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Control systems:

  • Designing control systems, preferably using AutoCAD Electrical.

  • Installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting control panels, sensors, conduit, and wiring in the field (preferably outdoor locations).
  • Ethernet networking and radios.
  • PLC and HMI programming, preferably:

  • Automation Direct Productivity and DL series PLCs

  • Automation Direct Cmore HMIs
  • Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
  • Horner PLCs and HMIs
  • Maple Systems HMIs

  • Control system troubleshooting.

  • SCADA systems:

  • Inductive Automation's Ignition software

  • Ethernet networking and radios
  • Industrial automation communication protocols:

  • EtherNet/IP

  • Modbus TCP/IP

  • SCADA system troubleshooting

  • Python programming
  • Database scripting and setup

Qualifications

  • Experience designing controls systems required.
  • Experience programming PLCs and HMIs preferred.
  • Experience developing projects in Inductive Automation's Perspective module preferred.
  • Related experience including working on/with landfills preferred.
  • Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), carrying and climbing ladders, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions.
  • Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.

Learn more about the RMC team at SCS

Pay Range
USD $ USD $46.00 /Hr.

Additional Information
Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 50 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution Program

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment

Salary : $46

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