Controls & Automation Engineer (DCS / HMI / ABB 800xA) - Hybrid
Controls & Automation Engineer (DCS / HMI / ABB 800xA) – Baltimore | Remote Hybrid
Pay Rate: ~ +/- $48–$55/hr (higher potential depending on experience & education)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional field hours)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire or CTH (based on candidate preference)
Work Environment: Hybrid – Work from home with regular onsite presence at a treatment facility in Baltimore, MD
Position Overview:
An established engineering firm is seeking a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Software Engineer to support ongoing and upcoming control systems projects at a major water/wastewater treatment facility in Baltimore. This individual will contribute to both project and service efforts, developing and maintaining control systems using ABB DCS 800xA .
Key Responsibilities:
• Programming, configuring, and troubleshooting within ABB DCS 800xA
• HMI development and customization
• Supporting ongoing system maintenance and service onsite
• Assisting with implementation of new control processes and system upgrades
• Working closely with plant personnel and engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions
Required Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience with ABB DCS 800xA or similar DCS platforms (e.g., DeltaV)
• Ability to develop control software and HMIs from scratch
• Availability to report onsite in Baltimore, as needed (hybrid work structure)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment or related process industries
• 2–4 year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLC systems
Additional Information:
• Background check required
• Online technical assessment required prior to interview (not pass/fail)
• Interview process includes virtual interview via Teams (camera on), with potential onsite meeting
• No visa sponsorship available
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Business casual or plant-appropriate attire, depending on site visits
This is an opportunity to join a specialized team focused on mission-critical infrastructure projects. If you have the right technical skillset and are open to a dynamic hybrid role in Baltimore, we’d love to speak with you.
To learn more, Apply asap with your resume!
Feel free to also contact Mollie Karns directly at mkarns@selectek.net | 678-335-6114
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