Engineer IV

Engie North America is seeking an experienced Engineer IV to lead and sustain critical control systems across its utility and power generation assets, with a specific focus on the CHP plant at The Ohio State University. This on-site role in Columbus, Ohio combines hands-on troubleshooting, commissioning, and long-term reliability planning with on-call responsibilities and collaboration across operations, IT/OT, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of control systems across CHP and utility assets
• Maintain and optimize Rockwell PlantPAx DCS, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and FactoryTalk software
• Troubleshoot issues related to PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and field instrumentation
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and system integration activities
• Care for historian systems such as eDNA and AVEVA PI, ensuring data integrity and reliable interfaces
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, IT/OT teams, and third-party vendors
• Support industrial network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC)
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and ENGIE OT policies
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including control narratives, network diagrams, and configurations
• Identify and implement system improvements to enhance reliability and performance

Requirements

• On-site attendance required daily at the Columbus facility
• Domestic travel up to 10% of the time
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and may require support outside normal business hours
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; may operate a company vehicle
• Commitment to ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Approximately 20% outdoor work with exposure to weather conditions
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and lead complex controls issues
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk suite
• Experience with Rockwell PlantPAx or equivalent (PCS7, Ovation)
• Background in power generation, utilities, or mission-critical industrial environments
• Understanding of industrial networking and OT systems
• Experience with historian platforms such as eDNA and AVEVA PI
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity practices
• Ability to work in industrial plant environments (heat, noise, confined spaces) and to climb ladders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Technologies

• Rockwell PlantPAx
• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• FactoryTalk
• eDNA
• AVEVA PI
• EtherNet/IP
• Modbus TCP
• OPC
• PCS7
• Ovation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Supplemental benefits for full-time employees

Business Unit

LEI RoW

Division

LEI RoW - Northam

Legal Entity

ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience

Skilled with 3 to 15 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Company Name

ENGIE North America

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