Automation Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer - Automation and Controls

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Field Engineer specializing in automation and controls, where you will work on innovative projects related to water resources. This role offers a blend of office and fieldwork, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of control and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, commission, and document small- to medium-sized measurement, control, and automation systems for water resources applications.
• Work with various systems including PLCs, data loggers, HMIs, communication equipment, and networking components.
• Gather customer requirements and provide training.
• Collaborate with a small team of engineers, technical, field, and administrative staff.
• Deliver and maintain turn-key systems to clients primarily in the South Platte River basin.
• Engage in fieldwork upstream of the water plant and farm, focusing on source water projects.
• Conduct local travel with minimal overnight stays.

Essential Skills

• 2-5+ of experience with multiple brands of PLC/HMI programming packages.
• Experience with raw water infrastructure control, measurement, and telemetry equipment.
• Experience with A-B, Siemens, VFD, and Campbell Scientific technologies.
• Understanding of pump station control and surface water infrastructure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electrical CAD is a plus.
• Knowledge of stream gauging stations and the USBR Water Measurement Manual is advantageous.
• Formal electronics training from tech school, military, or equivalent job experience is beneficial.

Work Environment

Enjoy a small company atmosphere where you will have opportunities to work around water in beautiful locations, with a mix of local fieldwork and office duties. The team consists of around 8-9 members, including diverse roles from fabricators to IT personnel. Employees benefit from a generous PTO policy starting at 3 weeks plus eight paid holidays, and occasional spot bonuses. The organizational structure is flat, promoting collaboration and personal growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wheat Ridge, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

health, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheat Ridge,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.