rper Harrison is partnering with a nationally recognized engineering and construction consulting firm to recruit an experienced Automation and Controls Engineer VI to join their expanding Water Infrastructure team. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, this role offers a unique chance to work on high-impact municipal water and wastewater projects across the U.S.
You'll lead the design, implementation, and testing of advanced automation and control systems-playing a pivotal role in delivering smarter, more sustainable infrastructure.
Our client is a top-ranked, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with a 75+ year legacy of delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across water, transportation, environment, and energy sectors. With offices nationwide and a reputation for technical excellence, they champion a collaborative culture that fosters career development and long-term project ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead automation design for municipal water/wastewater systems: P&IDs, loop diagrams, SCADA, PLC/HMI integration.
Manage development and review of control narratives, network architectures, and technical specifications.
Oversee equipment selection, shop drawing reviews, and vendor coordination.
Conduct factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), start-up, and commissioning.
Mentor junior engineers and support proposal development, cost estimates, and client presentations.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams across planning, design, and construction phases.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field).
Minimum 10 years' experience in automation and control systems engineering.
Strong technical background with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.).
Experience in the water/wastewater sector highly preferred.
Excellent communication, project leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Must have a valid driver's license and be open to travel (~20%).
Professional Engineering license or FE/EIT preferred (not required).
What's on Offer
Work with a national leader on complex public infrastructure projects.
Employee-owned company with long-term career growth potential.
Hybrid working options and flexible scheduling.
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) match, training budget.
Inclusive, team-oriented culture with strong values around innovation and quality.
