Why Join Our Team

At Advanced Integration & Controls., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

1. Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
2. Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
3. Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Advanced Integration & Controls is right for you!

Job Purpose

The Senior Field Service Engineer is responsible for performing field activities related to Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, and other process facilities. This role focuses on the commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and servicing of PLC and SCADA systems, network and communication equipment, instrumentation, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and electrical power distribution equipment.

As a senior member of the field team, this position provides leadership, technical direction, and hands-on mentorship to other Engineers and Technicians, ensuring a high standard of technical execution and professional development.

The Senior Field Service Engineer ensures all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards, contract requirements, and project schedules. The role collaborates closely with project engineers, project managers, internal support staff, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery and a positive customer experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Control System Startup and Loop Tests

1. Perform inspections, start-up and troubleshooting of UL 508 Control Panels and SCADA Systems.
2. Conduct complete loop testing from field instruments through PLCs and SCADA.
3. Execute full system, strategy, and operational testing of complete control system infrastructure including testing and modifications to PLC Programs, SCADA Graphics, OIT Programs, and Network Configurations.
4. Troubleshoot and correct deficiencies as needed.

Communications and Networking

1. Configure and troubleshoot network, radio, cellular, and hardwired data communication systems used in plant, SCADA and telemetry networks.
2. Configure and troubleshoot devices/networks that utilize fieldbus technologies such as HART and Profibus.

Control System Maintenance and Service

1. Provide on-going service and support to clients on control system software and hardware. Modify programs and configurations to meet client and project needs. Perform patch and security updates.

Instrumentation

1. Calibrate, configure, and service flow, level, pressure, and analytical instruments commonly found in water and wastewater facilities (e.g., Suspended Solids, CL2/Chemical, pH, DO, and related sensors).

Electrical and Power

1. Verify proper installation, grounding, and operation of electrical equipment.
2. Startup, test, and troubleshoot MCCs, VFDs, ATSs, and power distribution equipment up to 480V.
3. Adjust motor protection, breaker and overload settings.

Field Investigations and Other Job Duties

1. Conduct field investigations, data collection, and assessments to support detailed design work
2. Participate in Startup Planning and Factory Acceptance Testing as needed.
3. Prepare for site visits by confirming required tools, parts, and documentation.
4. Perform Job Safety Meetings, Job Hazard Analyses, and comply with OSHA standards.
5. Train and mentor of Field Engineers. Provide training to the customer on operation and maintenance of company provided equipment and systems.
6. Provide as-built documentation redlines for project Operations and Maintenance Manuals.
7. Lead Witnessed Site Acceptance Testing. Fill out all test and calibration documentation.
8. Provide Daily Service Reports, document issues, coordinate follow-up actions, and maintain service tracking systems.
9. Maintain a clean, safe work environment and perform jobsite cleanup
10. Perform other related and associated duties as assigned by the Team Lead and Manager

Travel and Hours

1. Travel up to 85%, including sites across California and occasional out-of-state work.
2. Work hours vary based on customer and site requirements; may include working shift rotation, nights, weekends, and holidays.
3. Participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation for technical support and after-hours emergency repair service.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including:
2. Programming and configuration of PLCs and SCADA/DCS systems within the municipal water and wastewater industry.
3. Field experience in commissioning, startup, and maintenance of electrical and control systems within the municipal water and wastewater industry.
4. Working knowledge of SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, FactoryTalk) and PLC programming platforms (e.g., Studio 5000, Control Expert).
5. Knowledge of networking practices and industrial networking protocols used in OT environments (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, etc.).
6. Strong ability to mentor and train junior engineers in field practices and troubleshooting methods.
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
8. Strong communication and collaboration skills with customers and cross-functional teams.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

1. Two- or four-year degree in mechatronics, industrial automation, computer science, or electrical engineering (preferred).
2. Certifications in SCADA or PLC platforms (highly desired).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. Valid California Driver's License.
2. ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I or higher.
3. OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety certification.
4. Confined Space and Elevated Workspace Training.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Effective Communication
2. Analytical Thinking
3. Results Oriented
4. Collaboration
5. Initiative
6. Thoroughness
7. Business Acumen
8. Personal Integrity

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail HumanResources@lylessc.com or call toll-free 559-441-1900.

This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company's recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.