Controls Engineer

TransTech Group

Controls Engineer providing industrial control system design for biogas utilization projects. Requires collaboration with engineering and O&M teams and strong independent work skills.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSisters • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical drawings, and operations manuals to ensure alignment with control system requirements.
Design and develop instrumentation and control (I&C) specifications, control narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices to support safe, reliable, and efficient system operation.
Specify measurement and analysis instrumentation and control components for automated industrial process control and plant safety.
Perform PLC programming.
Prepare and review UL panel drawings for fabrication.
Participate in project HAZOP studies.
Support the review and response to contractor RFIs.
Support Field Service work with through remote and on-site troubleshooting and optimization.
Plan and participate in on-site startup and commissioning activities.
Interact with other engineering disciplines and departments throughout the company.
Seek ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in all work.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This is a mid to senior-level position requiring 7+ years of controls engineering experience in some of or all the following industries: Renewable Natural Gas and Biogas to Energy; Gas Processing; Chemical; Power; Waste Management; Environmental Air Quality Control Systems; Industrial Process Automation.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical field from an accredited university.
Working knowledge of ISA, NFPA, UL, safety codes, fire codes, and other industry standards.
Proficiency in process control instrumentation and common data communication protocols including Modbus and HART.
Proficiency in PLC programming and data communication.
Experience tuning control loops.
Proficiency in Studio 5000 PLC programing software.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingprocess control instrumentationdata communication protocolscontrol loop tuninginstrumentation and control specificationscontrol narrativescause-and-effect matricesmeasurement and analysis instrumentationUL panel drawingsHAZOP studies

Soft Skills

communication skillsaccuracythoroughnessinterdisciplinary collaborationproblem-solving