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PLC Engineer

Reposted 2 Months Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Develop, test, and program PLC-based control systems for data center HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems. Meet clients, implement changes, support commissioning/start-up, debug logic/hardware/communications, collaborate with contractors/vendors, and document control strategies and configurations.
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About Us:

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

About the role:

The PLC Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and programming electronic control systems for large-scale data center environments using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This role is hands-on, client-facing, and essential to ensuring precise, reliable, and scalable automation across HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet with clients to understand mechanical, electrical, and automation requirements for large-scale facility systems.
  • Develop PLC programs to control HVAC and mechanical systems supporting tightly regulated data center environments.
  • Implement customer-requested changes and updates to existing PLC databases and control strategies.
  • Provide technical expertise during client meetings and design reviews.
  • Support field and commissioning teams during system start-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
  • Collaborate with contractors and vendors to ensure successful integration of equipment, controls, and sub-systems.
  • Debug installation issues during static and dynamic commissioning of building automation and special systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve system errors in PLC logic, hardware, and communication networks.
  • Document programming workflows, logic changes, and system configurations for project turnover.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer/Engineer
  • Experience with Studio 5000 / Rockwell Automation software
  • Proven experience programming complex chiller or boiler systems (central plants)
  • Experience developing redundancy strategies and programming redundant PLC controller managers
  • Strong organization, task management, and documentation skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment
  • Self-directed, proactive, and capable of managing work with minimal oversight
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-30%, including potential for extended site assignment
Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA, HMIs, or EPMS/BMS integrations
  • Data center or hyperscale infrastructure experience


Benefits & Total Rewards:

  • Opportunities for Growth 

Hands-on training and career advancement in an exploding data-center industry.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

We cover 100% of individual medical premiums and help offset the cost of family coverage.

  • 401K with Employer Match 

Eligible after 90 days, with company matching to help you invest in your future.    

  • Disability Coverage 

Both short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to our employees.  

  • Flexible PTO 

Take time off when you need it, no accruing time necessary.

  • Field-Based Employee Benefits

For eligible field-based roles that require travel, Divcon covers all business travel expenses and provides a per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE at no cost. Eligible employees also receive paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses.


Divcon does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies must have a signed agreement in place prior to submitting any candidate. Unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Divcon, and no fees will be paid.


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