Full-Time

Automation Engineer

ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology

501-1,000 employees

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Compensation Overview

$90k - $140k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Texas, USA + 4 more

More locations: Hopkins, MN, USA | Richmond, VA, USA | Boise, ID, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA

In Person

Periodic travel (25%) for factory testing, panel checkouts, client meetings, and/or visits to other Veolia offices

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking

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Requirements
  • Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
  • Understanding of networking including redundant and distributed networks
  • Understanding of VFD’s, instrumentation and other process control related equipment.
  • Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal). Understands balance between customer and Veolia teams.
  • Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation.
  • Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.
  • Location: Bellevue, WA (preferred), Richmond VA, Minnetonka MN, Boise ID, Texas (willing to travel to Bellevue, WA as needed)
  • Periodic travel (25%) for factory testing, panel checkouts, client meetings, customer site visits, and/or visits to other Veolia offices
Responsibilities
  • Read, interpret, and comment on engineering documents, including Controls, P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, Electrical Schematics, I/O Lists, Instrument and Automated Valve Lists, Network Architecture.
  • Collaborate in cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings.
  • Understand, comment, and follow contractual and customer specifications.
  • Design the complete detailed programming deliverables, including PLC, HMI, SCADA and related scope.
  • Manage budget, scope, schedule, and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams.
  • Lead the maintenance and upkeep of one set of Veolia process control documents.
  • Support field and production activities, providing Automation support both remotely and on site.
  • Ability to collaborate in and lead cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings.
  • Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards.
  • Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
  • Experience with the major brands of automation equipment; Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens
  • Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting control systems, network design, VFD’s, IPC’s and an appetite to learn new software.

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aerospace and defense accelerated in Q1 2026, supporting ALTEN's North America mix.
  • Canada grew 7% in Q1 2026, helped by aerospace and banking.
  • ALTEN USA still maintains 12 active insights articles, signaling ongoing thought-leadership and recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • ALTEN Group's Q1 2026 North America activity fell 5%, with U.S. down 10%.
  • ALTEN's 2026 hiring cooled to 91 postings, while headcount dropped to 408.
  • Automotive and life sciences weakness threatens ALTEN USA's revenue through 2026.

What makes ALTEN Technology unique

  • ALTEN Technology USA spans aerospace, automotive, and medical devices across one engineering platform.
  • ALTEN North America added COO Marcel Klehr in July 2026, tightening regional execution.
  • Syncroness merger under ALTEN Technology gives Detroit and broader U.S. engineering depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2022
ALTEN Technology USA and Syncroness Merge to Strengthen US Engineering Service Offerings

/PRNewswire/ -- ALTEN Technology USA Inc. and Syncroness Inc. have merged under the name ALTEN Technology USA Inc. This merger combines decades of...