Overview
Automation / Controls Engineer, San Diego, CA
Verus is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and results-driven Controls Engineer to join our collaborative team. Someone who is passionate about solving complex problems alongside our clients. Our clients are important to us, and we are seeking someone who enjoys a good challenge, is accountable, well-organized, and takes pride in meeting deadlines and milestones. The ideal candidate has experience developing and programming various control systems. The candidate must be able to implement control strategies, design control panels, specify instrumentation, and program common PLC/HMI packages. The candidate must be comfortable working in both office and field environments. The position requires some travel domestically. We are looking for someone who will fit in with our existing team – authentic, personable, trustworthy, approachable, and humble.
Responsibilities Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications Design control panels and specify components Develop system specifications and sequence of operations based on client requirements Perform system commissioning and field support functions Work with discipline leads, PMs, and other team members to manage and run programming efforts for the project Prioritize and set deadlines, while adaptable to changing needs Commission control system programming Conduct effective design review meetings and interface regularly with clients regarding the scope of work, deliverable requirements, and project status Able to promote and market programming scope to new and existing clients Mentor junior controls engineers Generate and maintain full project life cycle documentation What Sets Verus Apart
Verus is a Latin word that means true, authentic, fair, and sincere. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, innovation, and desire to provide effective solutions to deliver our clients' business and operational objectives. We are an employee-owned company and collaborate as a team with ownership in our work for clients.
Benefits / Why Join Competitive pay and benefits Genuine people and culture Work hard, play hard culture with respect for work/life balance Opportunities for growth Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited university or equivalent experience 15+ years of applicable experience Experience successfully leveraging technology Track record of success with documented results PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE) HMI Programming (Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE) Knowledge of computer configuration and networking Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Self-motivated, energetic with a can-do attitude Strong problem-solving and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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4/11/2026
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